CPI Paranormal Theories & Historical Context

Question 1

What is the core idea behind residual hauntings?

Accepted Answer

An event repeats like a recording

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A ghost interacts with people

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A spirit actively communicates

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A poltergeist moves objects

Question 2

What does the term 'poltergeist' mean?

Accepted Answer

Noisy spirit causing disturbances

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Ghost of a child

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A guardian spirit

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A demon

Question 3

Which historical figure is often cited in early spiritualism?

Accepted Answer

The Fox Sisters

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Thomas Edison

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Isaac Newton

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Sigmund Freud

Question 4

What is the purpose of an EMF meter in paranormal investigation?

Accepted Answer

Measure electromagnetic fields

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Detect temperature changes

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Capture audio

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Record psychic visions

Question 5

What is the Stone Tape Theory?

Accepted Answer

Explains energy imprints on physical materials

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A theory about earthquakes

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Describes magnetic hauntings

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Details alien recordings

Question 6

Why is folklore important in paranormal investigation?

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To understand local ghost legends and patterns

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To disprove myths

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To provide technical data

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To replace modern tools

Question 7

What role did the Society for Psychical Research play?

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Investigated the paranormal with scientific methods

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Provided ghost tours

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Hosted séances

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Wrote horror novels

Question 8

Why are historical records important in investigations?

Accepted Answer

They confirm legends with factual support

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They predict future hauntings

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They provide fictional stories

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They replace scientific tools

Question 9

What is a common skeptical explanation for paranormal experiences?

Accepted Answer

Misinterpretation of normal stimuli

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Possession

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Curses

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Time travel