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https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/11356| Title: | Paranormal Belief and Biases in Reasoning Underlying the Formation of Delusions | Contributor(s): | Irwin, Harvey J (author); Dagnall, Neil (author); Drinkwater, Kenneth (author) | Publication Date: | 2012 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/11356 | Abstract: | Some recent research suggests that psychological processes underlying the formation of paranormal beliefs have much in common with those underlying delusional beliefs. On this ground a survey was conducted to investigate the relationship between paranormal beliefs and distortions in reasoning known to be associated with the development of psychotic delusions. A convenience sample of 250 people completed an online inventory of questionnaires measuring the intensity of paranormal beliefs, schizotypal biases in reasoning, and the need for closure. Both dimensions of paranormal belief surveyed here were found to be predicted by reasoning biases. | Publication Type: | Journal Article | Source of Publication: | Australian Journal of Parapsychology, 12(1), p. 7-21 | Publisher: | Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research Inc | Place of Publication: | Adelaide, Australia | ISSN: | 1445-2308 | Field of Research (FOR): | 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology 170199 Psychology not elsewhere classified |
Socio-Economic Outcome Codes: | 970117 Expanding Knowledge in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences | Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal | Other Links: | http://www.aiprinc.org/abstracts_12.htm | Statistics to Oct 2018: | Visitors: 212 Views: 217 Downloads: 0 |
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