Parapsychology refers to the

A) study of phenomena such as ESP and psychokinesis.
B) study of perceptual illusions.
C) study of synesthesia.
D) direct transmission of thoughts from one mind to another.

ESP

Stands for Extrasensory Perception, which involves acquiring information without using the known human senses.

Psychokinesis

The claimed paranormal ability whereby a person can influence a physical system without physical interaction.

Parapsychology

A field of study that investigates paranormal phenomena and psychic abilities, such as telepathy and clairvoyance, often considered outside the realm of conventional psychology.