Parapsychologists Believe the "Decline Effect" Shows

question 76

Multiple Choice

Parapsychologists believe the "decline effect" shows

• A) the consistency of positive results and adds credibility to the existence of ESP.
• B) a run of luck.
• C) cheating by participants.
• D) that parapsychological skills are very fragile.

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