Parapsychology

usgb/ˌpɛrəsaɪˈkɑləʤi/
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Parapsychology is the study of mental phenomena that are not explained by known physical or psychological laws, such as telepathy and psychokinesis.

Researchers in parapsychology often conduct experiments to test claims of psychic abilities.
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parapsychological research,parapsychology studies,parapsychology experiments

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Science

Parapsychology is considered a science by some, but it lacks extensive empirical support.

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Some scholars debate its scientific legitimacy.
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Supernatural

Many equate parapsychology with the supernatural.

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It often intersects with beliefs in ghosts or spirits.
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Skepticism

Skepticism surrounds parapsychology due to the lack of reproducible evidence.

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Skeptics argue it is pseudoscience.
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