Found 2 items, similar to parapsychology.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: parapsychology parapsychology n : phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes [syn: psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon]
English → English (gcide) Definition: parapsychology parapsychology \par`a*psy*chol"o*gy\ n. The field of study concerned with psychological phenomena not explainable by the laws of physics, especially extrasensory perception, telepathy, psychokinesis, precognition, and clairvoyance. Note: The field is controversial, most scientists holding the opinion that the supposed phenomena observed result from poor experimental design, or are mere statistical artifacts or in some cases deliberate fraud. [PJC]