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Released: 14-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Cognitive styles and psi: psi researchers are more similar to skeptics than to lay believers
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

Belief in psi, which includes psychic phenomena such as extra-sensory perception and post-mortem survival, is widespread yet controversial. According to one of the leading and perhaps most tested hypotheses, high belief in psi can be explained by differences in various aspects of cognition, including cognitive styles.

Released: 17-May-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Perceived Communications Positively Impact Grief and Grieving
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

This paper explores the prevalence and effects of after-death communications (ADCs) in individuals grieving the loss of a partner or spouse, particularly in the context of the recent global upsurge in deaths due to pandemic, warfare, environmental disasters, and climate events.

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Released: 13-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST
DOPS Researcher Dr. Edward Kelly to Receive International Recognition
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

Edward Kelly, PhD, will deliver a keynote address at the 14th annual BIAL Foundation Symposium and receive the prestigious Myers Memorial Medal by the Society of Psychical Research.

   
Released: 14-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
The Neurochemical Bases of Verbal Suggestion and Hypnosis
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

David J. Acunzo, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, is the co-author of chapter 19 of the new book "The Routledge International Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis." The chapter is titled, "The Neurochemical Bases of Verbal Suggestion and Hypnosis."

27-Oct-2023 9:25 AM EDT
Neuroscience: Possibly Incompatible - But Methodologically Complementary
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

This commentary considers the fields of extrasensory perception (ESP) research and cognitive neuroscience, discussing points of conflict and domains where they may be complementary.

   
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Released: 16-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
‘Inside UVA’: Ryan Talks Near-Death Experiences With Eminent Expert
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan interviewed the Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS)’s Dr. Bruce Greyson on his latest podcast “Inside UVA.” Greyson is professor emeritus of psychiatry and neurobehavior at UVA and has studied the phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs) for nearly 50 years.

   
Released: 17-Jul-2023 11:45 AM EDT
DOPS Researchers to Present at Annual PSIFest August 10-13
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

The University of Virginia’s Department of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) today announced members of their research faculty will be presenting at two events at the PSIFest conference, held August 10-13, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Released: 14-Jul-2023 4:20 PM EDT
DOPS Researchers to Participate in 2023 IANDS Conference
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

The University of Virginia’s Department of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) today announced three members of their research faculty will be presenting across four events at the 2023 International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) Conference, held August 30-September 3, 2023 in Washington, D.C.



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