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Which term was adopted by J. B. Rhine to denote psychic abilities such as intuition, telepathy, and clairvoyance?
Which term was adopted by J. B. Rhine to denote psychic abilities such as intuition, telepathy, and clairvoyance?
- Psychometry
- Telepathy
- Intuition
- Extrasensory perception (correct)
What is the widely held view of ESP among scientists and skeptics?
What is the widely held view of ESP among scientists and skeptics?
- It is a recognized physical sense
- It is a pseudoscience (correct)
- It is a form of intuition
- It is a paranormal ability
Which sense is claimed to be more sophisticated than intuition and involves receiving information not gained through recognized physical senses?
Which sense is claimed to be more sophisticated than intuition and involves receiving information not gained through recognized physical senses?
- ESP (correct)
- Intuition
- Astral projection
- Psychic abilities
What is the term used to describe a form of extrasensory perception where a person allegedly perceives information about future events in the form of a vision?
What is the term used to describe a form of extrasensory perception where a person allegedly perceives information about future events in the form of a vision?
What are some of the ways in which knowledge obtained through ESP is usually received?
What are some of the ways in which knowledge obtained through ESP is usually received?
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing, integrating, and coordinating information received from the sense organs?
Which part of the brain is responsible for processing, integrating, and coordinating information received from the sense organs?
What is the outer surface of the cerebral hemisphere called?
What is the outer surface of the cerebral hemisphere called?
How many neuronal layers does the neocortex have?
How many neuronal layers does the neocortex have?
How many lobes is each hemisphere of the brain conventionally divided into?
How many lobes is each hemisphere of the brain conventionally divided into?
What is the largest part of the human brain?
What is the largest part of the human brain?
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Study Notes
Extrasensory Perception (ESP)
- The term "extrasensory perception" (ESP) was adopted by J.B.Rhine to denote psychic abilities such as intuition, telepathy, and clairvoyance.
Scientific View of ESP
- The widely held view of ESP among scientists and skeptics is one of skepticism and non-acceptance.
Clairvoyance
- Clairvoyance is a sense that is claimed to be more sophisticated than intuition and involves receiving information not gained through recognized physical senses.
Precognition
- Precognition is the term used to describe a form of extrasensory perception where a person allegedly perceives information about future events in the form of a vision.
Receiving Information through ESP
- Knowledge obtained through ESP is usually received through dreams, visions, or sudden feelings or impressions.
Brain Structure and Function
- The cerebral cortex, which is the outer surface of the cerebral hemisphere, is responsible for processing, integrating, and coordinating information received from the sense organs.
- The neocortex has six neuronal layers.
- Each hemisphere of the brain is conventionally divided into four lobes.
- The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain.
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