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Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 11, 20225 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part VI): A Presumption of Truthtelling?
Should critical investigators possess a “presumption of truthtelling” with regards to a claimant’s credibility until proven otherwise?


Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 10, 20228 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part V): Other Potential Memory Distortions
There are numerous other psychological and cognitive variables that distort people's memories of the paranormal.


Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 9, 20224 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part IV): Eyewitness Accuracy and Biased Memories
Investigators first need to consider the potential for memory bias when attempting to corroborate paranormal claims.


Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 8, 20222 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part III): Eyewitness Suitability
Ascertain “witness suitability” by examining whether eyewitnesses were even capable of accurately perceiving the event in the first place.


Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 7, 202214 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part II): A Person's Credibility
To avoid an uncritical acceptance of paranormal claims, one ought to possess the character traits shared by highly effective investigators.


Dr. Darren M. Slade
Feb 6, 20226 min read
Investigating Paranormal Claims (Part I): An Introduction to Methodology and Definitions
The purpose of this blog series is to expose paranormal investigators to the potential variables that could discredit a claimant’s story.
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