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PARAPSYCHOLOGY Field

of psychology that focuses on extrasensory perception

ESP ( extrasensory perception) – term ESP used by Sir Richard Burton  1892 – Dr. Paul Joire (French researcher) – describe 

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the ability of person who had been hypnotized or were in a trance

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1920 – Dr. Rudolph Tischner (Munich ophthalmologist) – externalization of sensibility

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1882 – Society for Psychical Research founded in London; publications in Unites States & Netherlands 1930 – first card-guessing ESP experiments conducted by Rhine at Duke University

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EXTRASENSORY PERCEPTION (ESP) Ability to perceive and/or influence objects without using external senses

“PSI” events  TELEPATHY

– communication without speaking with another or seeing each other  CLAIRVOYANCE – ability to perceive objects or events that are beyond the reach of the normal senses  PRECOGNITION – ability to foresee the future and know what is going to happen  PSYCHOKINESIS – ability to manipulate physical objects

SENSORY DEPRIVATION Sensory Restriction Stimulus Reduction Isolation

Definition of Sensory Deprivation 

Reduction of sensory input into the human system, whether naturally occurring or induced

A prisoner at the United States Camp X-ray facility at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba being subjected to sensory deprivation, through the use of ear muffs, visor, breathing mask and heavy mittens.

CONSIDERATIONS  

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POSITIVE POINTS Appreciation of the human senses Teaches us the importance of sensory stimulation

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NEGATIVE EFFECTS Changes in brain efficiency Personality changes

TECHNIQUES 

Wall-standing

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Subjection to Noise

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Deprivation of Sleep

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Deprivation of Food & Drink

Floatation Tank (Description) 

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Large tub - filled to 10 inches with skin-temperature water and 8001000 pounds of dissolved Epsom salt (Magnesium Sulfate) Air & water of same temperature as skin One hour session