Paranormal Activities: How They Affect the Human Mind
Introduction:
The human mind is capable of complex reasoning and cognitive abilities that have facilitated the development of scientific discoveries and technological advancements. However, it is also susceptible to irrational beliefs and superstitions that are often unsupported by scientific evidence. The study of paranormal beliefs has become a popular area of research, particularly in academic institutions, as it sheds light on the impact of these beliefs on academic performance and disciplinary preferences among students.
This paper seeks to explore the empirical claims related to paranormal beliefs among students and their academic outcomes. Three articles have been selected to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of research in this field. The first article by Andrews and Tyson (2019) focuses on the relationship between paranormal beliefs and academic ability among students. The second article by Garrett and Cutting (2017) investigates the abi