AIPR Certificate in Parapsychology—Unit Outline

Extra-Ordinary Paranormal Feats [para-c04]

Scope

• case descriptions and discussions of allegedly paranormal phenomena best described as ‘extra-ordinary’ (even in parapsychological circles) including levitation, extreme performances in sport, weather-PK, etc. 

Essay Topic

Describe and discuss any single extra-ordinary paranormal phenomenon.

OR

Discuss the possibility of paranormal performance in any area of human activity.

NOTE: Essay must be no longer than 2000 words and formatted in APA-style[1]

  For a guideline in how to write essays, see:

  Writing Psychology Essays: A Student Guide   

Required Reading

Fodor, N. (1934). Witchcraft made science: Story of Eusapia Palladino. In N. Fodor, These mysterious people (Chapter 19). London: Rider & Company.

Glover, W. (2002). My experiences with the PK man. Real Magick: The Occult Library. Retrieved June 1, 2006, from http://realmagick.com/articles/52/152.html.

Harvey-Wilson, S. (2006). Human levitation. Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 6, 21-34. 

Taylor, T. (2002). The man who could fly? The Mystery of Daniel Douglas Home. Retrieved June 12, 2006, from: http://www.prairieghosts.com/ddhome.html. 

Tyrrell, G. N. M. (1946). The case of Patience Worth. The Personality of man: New facts and their significance (Chapter 16). London: Penguin.

Optional Reading

Fatunmbi, A. F. (2002). The PK man seen from an african perspective.  Real Magick: The Occult Library. Retrieved June 1, 2006, from http://realmagick.com/articles/53/153.html#credits.

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