2006-11-16 22:26:14 · 13 answers · asked by Sam 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Alternative ➔ Paranormal Phenomena
ghosts, spectres, stuff like that. supernatural things that you can see
2006-11-16 22:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by lataliano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paranormal is an umbrella term used to describe a wide variety of reported anomalous phenomena. According to the Journal of Parapsychology (Parapsychological Association), the term paranormal describes "any phenomenon that in one or more respects exceeds the limits of what is deemed physically possible according to current scientific assumptions." [1] The term is derived from the Latin use of the prefix "para", meaning "against, counter, outside or beyond the norm."
Many see the word paranormal as a term that describes subjects studied under parapsychology, which deals with psychical phenomena like telepathy, ESP, and survival studies like ghosts and reincarnation. However, the paranormal sometimes describes subjects outside the scope of parapsychology, including anomalous aspects of UFOs, some creatures that fall under the scope of cryptozoology, purported phenomena surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, and many other non-psychical subjects
2006-11-17 06:35:19 · answer #2 · answered by mommyblues78 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Paranormal phenomena isa ny phenomenon that in one or more respects exceeds the limits of what is deemed physically possible according to current scientific assumptions." The term is derived from the Latin use of the prefix "para", meaning "against, counter, outside or beyond the norm."
In other words.... it means an event that does not follow the rules of nature......try to read about it in the URL below....
2006-11-17 06:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by bugi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically, the question should be 'What _are_ "Paranormal Phenomena"...'
Because, phenomena is plural. The singular is phenomenon. Something that happens.
So, paranormal phenomena are supernatural things that happen, or are supposed to happen.
2006-11-17 06:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by AlphaOne_ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anything that is not "normal". Paranormal means beyond normal like ghost phenomena.
2006-11-17 07:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by bldudas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, basically anything that can't really be explained in purely physical scientific terms like hauntings, possessions, psychokinesis etc.
If you want a more detailed and entertaining explanation check out Lyall Watsons "Supernature". Absolutely brilliant.
2006-11-17 06:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by charlie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, it means ghosts or spirits of the dead. It is the measurement of an energy disturbance in the air.
2006-11-17 06:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by The One 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things you see that shouldn't be there (and mostly actually aren't) like aliens (probably just an airplane), ghosts (probably just a white blanket), monsters etc.
2006-11-17 15:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Buchyex 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Strange , out of the normal stuff.
2006-11-17 21:11:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ghosts aliens all that kinda stuff.... or "fiction" as I like to call it :-P
2006-11-17 06:33:27 · answer #10 · answered by tera_the_giga_dragon_bytes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋