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Ep. 10 - The Psychology of Haunted Houses: Unpacking Fear, Perception, and the Paranormal w/ Dr. Christopher French

Ep. 10 - The Psychology of Haunted Houses: Unpacking Fear, Perception, and the Paranormal w/ Dr. Christopher French

Update: 2025-05-06
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In this episode, we discuss the psychology of haunted houses, including some of the key ideas behind why people might perceive some locations as haunted, with Dr. Christopher French, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and founder of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit. Together, we unravel everything from some of the key perceptual influences contributing to beliefs of paranormal experiences to the media’s influence.

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Ep. 10 - The Psychology of Haunted Houses: Unpacking Fear, Perception, and the Paranormal w/ Dr. Christopher French

Ep. 10 - The Psychology of Haunted Houses: Unpacking Fear, Perception, and the Paranormal w/ Dr. Christopher French

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