Hence, many believe in the notion of extra sensory perception (ESP). Evaluation: Time takes an objective view of society's perception of psychic phenomena. A thorough explanation as to why this unique ability is suppressed because of society's skepticism. 6. Shea, C. (2011). Fraud scandal fuels debate over practices of social psychology. Chronicle of Higher Education, 58(13), A1.

Summary: Article discusses the academic field of social psychology and examines how research practices within the discipline are being influenced by the news media and the use of fraudulent data in his reports, plus the manipulation of statistics. Evaluation: Convincingly, the author demonstrates the strong desire of some to capitalize on the psychic phenomena that compels them to falsify data.

Web Pages

7. Anders, R. (2009). Psychic phenomena. Retrieved from http://www.world-mysteries.com/sci_4.htm

Summary: The energy of matter and the energy behind matter, which religion calls the spiritual energy and science calls the energy of the quantum vacuum, create a force. The energy of matter oscillates between the stages of energy and of matter. The conscious minds puts data into the unconscious mind with thoughts, words, and actions. Evaluation: Author explains various types of psychic...

Because the unconscious mind cannot talk, it just transmits images or feelings.
8. Tan, E. (n.d.). Psychic Phenomena Require Belief to Function. Retrieved from http://www.mindreality.com/psychic-phenomena-require-belief-to-function

Summary: All psychic phenomena work with consciousness. A person who wishes to experience psychic phenomena must have the belief for it. Hence, they will not be able to display their ability in a group of unbelievers. Evaluation: Interestingly, the author remarks about one's belief gives strength to the phenomenon. Language is clear, concise, and relevant, making it a worthwhile read.

Conclusion

Psychic phenomena are defined as "phenomena lying outside the sphere of physical science or knowledge." How does this occur? There are a great many writings on both sides of the question of whether psychic experiences are even real. However, much research does not yield corroborated evidence as to why psychic phenomena occur. What is needed is a source that makes clear why paranormal phenomena including psychic occurrences have an actual basis in perceived reality. Hence, such occurrences remain speculative and a mystery.