Event Summary:
Hosted by Goldsmiths. Ever since records began, in every known society, a substantial proportion of the population has reported unusual experiences many of which we would today label as “paranormal”.
Full Event Details:
Opinion polls show that the majority of the general public accepts that paranormal phenomena do occur. This presentation will provide an introduction to the sub-discipline of anomalistic psychology, which may be defined as the study of extraordinary phenomena of behaviour and experience, in an attempt to provide non-paranormal explanations in terms of known psychological and physical factors. This approach will be illustrated with examples relating to a range of ostensibly paranormal phenomena.
Conjurors have mastered the art of deception and are capable of producing powerful magical illusions. Dr. Kuhn will discus how magicians exploit limitations in our cognition to distort our visual perception. We will discuss how magicians use misdirection to prevent you from seeing
Duration: Half day (10.30am - 12.30pm)
Subject area/s: Paranormal,Psychology,Society
Course Requirements: This taster course is for year 12 students only.
Suitable For:
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)
Duration:
Short Session
Minimum number of students:
1
Institution Profile:
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The Taster Course Programme provides year 12 sixth form students with a taste of what life at a university in London is like. Through your chosen taster course you will experience the different teaching methods used by university academics and gain an insight into the additional facilities available, whilst meeting students from across the UK.
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Choose from over a hundred courses in multiple subject areas at numerous universities in and around London.
The Taster Course Programme provides year 12 sixth form students with a taste of what life at a university in London is like. Through your chosen taster course you will experience the different teaching methods used by university academics and gain an insight into the additional facilities available, whilst meeting students from across the UK.
All our taster courses are free to attend and you can choose a course from a variety of subjects taking place at the numerous participating universities. Courses range from voice and drama, to medicine and nursing, to computing and business.
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