psychic phenomena
[/ˈsaɪkɪk fəˈnɒmɪnə/]
nounpl: psychic phenomena
fenômenos psíquicos
1. Alleged occurrences or events that are attributed to mental or supernatural powers, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, or extrasensory perception, that cannot be explained by conventional scientific understanding
The researcher dedicated her career to investigating psychic phenomena in controlled laboratory settings.
A pesquisadora dedicou sua carreira a investigar fenômenos psíquicos em ambientes controlados de laboratório.
2. Experiences or manifestations supposedly involving the mind's capacity to interact with the physical world beyond normal sensory channels
Many people report psychic phenomena such as premonitions or inexplicable intuitions about future events.
Muitas pessoas relatam fenômenos psíquicos como premonições ou intuições inexplicáveis sobre eventos futuros.
In Brazil, particularly within Kardecist Spiritism communities, psychic phenomena hold significant cultural and religious importance, with many Brazilians embracing beliefs in mediumship and paranormal experiences. In the United States, interest in psychic phenomena remains present but is generally viewed with scientific skepticism by mainstream institutions, though it maintains popularity in certain subcultures and alternative communities.
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