Anomalistic Psychology: The Science Behind the Paranormal
Date
11 September 2026
Duration
3 hours (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Venue
Education Theatre
Team Size
Individual
About
A three-hour interactive session examining the psychological processes underlying anomalous experiences and paranormal beliefs, combining research evidence with live demonstration.
Resource Person
Dr. Sherin V. George
Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode. Psychologist and illusionist; India's first doctoral researcher in anomalistic psychology. His work includes over 350 experimental trials on the ideomotor effect and doctoral research on the perceptual processes underlying astrology, palmistry, Nadi reading, and fortune-telling. He has presented his Psychological Illusions in more than 30 countries.
Rules & Rounds
1. Registration is mandatory; entry is restricted to registered participants. 2. Participants are expected to be seated by 9.20 a.m.; late entry may be restricted once a demonstration is in progress. 3. Mobile phones are to be kept silent throughout. 4. Participation in demonstrations is entirely voluntary. 5. Photography or video recording of demonstration procedures is not permitted without the prior consent of the resource person or the organising committee. 6. A certificate of participation will be issued only to those attending the full session.