Student Belief and Involvement in the Paranormal and Performance in Introductory Psychology.

Messer, Wayne S.; Griggs, Richard A.

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ERIC Number: EJ409423

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Publication Date: 1989

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Student Belief and Involvement in the Paranormal and Performance in Introductory Psychology.

Messer, Wayne S.; Griggs, Richard A.

Teaching of Psychology, v16 n4 p187-91 Dec 1989

Assesses student belief and involvement in 10 paranormal phenomena. Findings show 99 percent of the sample expressed belief in at least one. Students expressing these beliefs achieved significantly lower course grades. Discusses instructor's role in combating unfounded beliefs and fostering critical thinking. (NL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Attitudes, Behavioral Science Research, Beliefs, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Critical Thinking, Educational Research, Higher Education, Psychology, Questionnaires, Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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