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Hemisphericity style and belief in ESP.

M Roig1, M A Neaman

  • 1Division of Social Sciences, St. John's University, Staten Island, New York 10301.

Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Students preferring right-hemisphere cognitive styles demonstrated higher belief in extrasensory perception (ESP). This finding supports a link between right-brain functions, such as imagery, and ESP belief.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Parapsychology

Background:

  • Hemispheric laterality, or brain dominance, influences cognitive processing.
  • Previous research suggests a correlation between right-hemisphere functions and paranormal beliefs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between preferred cognitive style (left vs. right hemisphericity) and belief in extrasensory perception (ESP).

Main Methods:

  • 108 students were assessed for hemispheric preference using Zenhausern's Preference Questionnaire.
  • Participants completed two scales measuring belief in ESP.

Main Results:

  • Students classified with a right-hemisphere preference scored significantly higher on ESP belief scales compared to those with a left-hemisphere preference.
  • This outcome aligns with existing literature.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides evidence supporting the hypothesis that right-hemisphere cognitive styles are associated with a greater propensity for ESP belief.
  • Imagery and other right-hemisphere functions may play a role in paranormal belief formation.

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