CHAPTER02-QUIZ

Directions:
Select the BEST response alternative for each of the questions below.

	1.	Comic book superheroes are paranormal:
		A)	True
		B)	False
	2.	Another term for paranormal is:
		A)	Ghost.
		B)	Scary.
		C)	Beyond Science.
		D)	Parabolic.
	3.	Which is not a source of superstition?
		A)	Coincidence.
		B)	Folklore.
		C)	Contagion.
		D)	Differences.
	4.	What is an example of a paranormal pattern?
		A)	Acupuncture.
		B)	Reincarnation.
		C)	Karma.
		D)	Palmistry.
	5.	What category of the paranormal spectrum does organized supernatural religion with complex theologies fall under?
		A)	Intelligent forces/entities.
		B)	Paranormal powers.
		C)	Simple superstition.
		D)	Supernatural entities.
	6.	When science has no explanation for an event a term is used to remind scientists that there is a mystery that still needs explaining. What is this term called?
		A)	Hypothetical construct.
		B)	Observation.
		C)	Hallucination.
		D)	Premature paranormal explanation.
	7.	There are _____ groups and _____ levels on the paranormal spectrum.
		A)	8 :: 2
		B)	2 :: 8
		C)	3 :: 5
		D)	5 :: 3
		E)	4 :: 4
	8.	A religious experience (such as faith healing) would fall under the category of ________ on the paranormal spectrum.
		A)	an Intelligent force
		B)	a Supernatural Entity
		C)	a Paranormal Power
		D)	All of the above.
		E)	Both (a) and (c).
	9.	An example of a Borderline paranormal claim is:
		A)	Cryptozoology.
		B)	Fate is punishing you for not reading your textbook.
		C)	Acupuncture.
		D)	Both (a) and (b).
		E)	Both (a) and (c).
	10.	A phenomenon that is mysterious to even experts is:
		A)	Dark Energy.
		B)	Light Energy.
		C)	Energy Matter.
		D)	the Dark Side of the Force.
		E)	the Light Side of the Force.
	11.	Which of the following is considered the highest-level paranormal claim?
		A)	Afterlife Entities.
		B)	Paranormal Patterns.
		C)	Paranormal Powers.
		D)	Both (b) and (c).
	12.	Which of the following is considered the lowest-level paranormal claim?
		A)	Supernatural Entities.
		B)	Simple Energies.
		C)	Intelligent Forces.
		D)	Simple Superstition.
	13.	Which of the following would NOT be considered a simple superstition?
		A)	A lucky rabbit's foot.
		B)	Stepping on cracks.
		C)	Karma.
		D)	Unlucky number 13.
	14.	Which of the following is an example of a paranormal power?
		A)	Ghosts.
		B)	Acupuncture.
		C)	Reincarnation.
		D)	Fortune-telling.
	15.	What is an example of a low-level paranormal claim?
		A)	Tarot cards.
		B)	Cooking.
		C)	Reincarnation.
		D)	Karma.
	16.	All of the following are lower-level paranormal claims EXCEPT:
		A)	Simple superstitions.
		B)	Paranormal patterns.
		C)	Afterlife entities.
		D)	Paranormal powers.
	17.	Which of the following is an example of a simple superstition?
		A)	Lucky rabbit's foot.
		B)	Bigfoot.
		C)	Out-of-body experience.
		D)	Fate.
	18.	What category of the paranormal spectrum does Flying Saucers fall under?
		A)	Afterlife entities.
		B)	Simple energies.
		C)	Paranormal Powers.
		D)	Borderline/gratuitous paranormal claims.
	19.	The Paranormal Spectrum is divided into two groups:
		A)	Afterlife entities and Supernatural entities.
		B)	Lower-level paranormal claims and Higher-level paranormal claims.
		C)	Top-level paranormal claims and Bottom-level paranormal claims.
		D)	Paranormal powers and Paranormal patterns.
	20.	What type of thinker is able to tolerate not knowing an answer?
		A)	The open-minded critical thinker.
		B)	The paranormal thinker.
		C)	The true believer.
		D)	The superstitious thinker.
	21.	Which of these is NOT on the lower-level paranormal spectrum?
		A)	Simple energies.
		B)	Paranormal patterns.
		C)	Gratuitous paranormal claims.
		D)	Simple superstitions.
	22.	Yin and yang is an example of:
		A)	Simple life energies.
		B)	Paranormal powers.
		C)	Supernatural entities.
		D)	Intelligent forces and entities.
	23.	What paranormal force is believed to be released by acupuncture?
		A)	Dark energy.
		B)	Chi.
		C)	Yang.
		D)	Evil.
	24.	It is ________ that illustrates the degree to which paranormal claims challenge what is or can be known to current science.
		A)	Simple Energies
		B)	Simple Superstitions
		C)	Afterlife Entities
		D)	the Paranormal Spectrum
	25.	What is the study of "hidden animals," claimed creatures whose existence is controversial?
		A)	Cryptids.
		B)	Cryptozoology.
		C)	Physiology.
		D)	Paranormal Claims.
	26.	The claim that leaves fall from trees because little fairies pluck them off is a:
		A)	Borderline paranormal claim.
		B)	Gratuitous paranormal claim.
		C)	Simple superstition.
		D)	None of the above.
	27.	Lower-level paranormal claims:
		A)	are more complex and organized than higher-level claims.
		B)	are less complex and organized than higher-level claims.
		C)	do not go beyond the scope of science.
		D)	are more likely to be true.
	28.	Simple superstitions are:
		A)	everyday events that seem to violate the laws of physics.
		B)	beliefs that cannot be explained but are always true.
		C)	very complex and organized.
		D)	reliable bits of knowledge about the world.
	29.	What are borderline paranormal claims?
		A)	They concern mysteries that need not violate the world of physics.
		B)	Mysteries that have been proven true.
		C)	They offer a nonphysical explanation when there is no mystery to be explained.
		D)	Claims made by people with borderline personality disorders.
	30.	What are Gratuitous paranormal claims?
		A)	They concern mysteries that need not violate the world of physics.
		B)	They are mysteries that have been proven true.
		C)	They offer a nonphysical explanation when there is no mystery to be explained.
		D)	They involve claims about gross or disturbing events or activities.
	31.	Which of the following is NOT considered one of the lower-level groups on the paranormal spectrum?
		A)	Simple Superstitions.
		B)	Paranormal Powers.
		C)	Borderline Claims.
		D)	Simple Life Energies.

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