Definition

The study of mental phenomena that cannot be explained by traditional science, including things like telepathy and clairvoyance.

Example

Many researchers in parapsychology explore the possibility of life after death.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of parapsychology?

Yeah, isn’t that the study of things like telepathy and clairvoyance?

Exactly! I find it so fascinating how it explores phenomena that science can't explain.

Me too! It makes you wonder about the limits of our understanding.

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Root Explanation

Parapsychology is formed from "para-" (meaning beside or beyond) and "psychology" (from Greek "psyche", meaning soul or mind, and "logos", meaning study). The term refers to the study of phenomena that are beyond the normal psychological processes, such as extrasensory perception and psychokinesis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'para-' meaning 'beside' or 'beyond' and 'psychology' as the 'study of the mind'. This helps you remember that parapsychology is the study of phenomena beyond normal mental processes.

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