Assessing the Relationships Between Paranormal Beliefs, Higher-Order Cognitive Processes, Delusions, and Hallucinations in A Non-Clinical Population

Previous studies suggest that paranormal beliefs, cognitive processes, and psychotic-like experiences are correlated. To further explore this connection, research was conducted to examine whether beliefs were correlated with, or predicted by executive functioning, metacognition, delusions, hallucinations. A convenience sample of 180 people completed five measures- evaluating functioning deficits, metacognition awareness, Prior performing correlation multiple regression analyses, the reliability each measure assessed. Findings revealed significant positive correlations with deficits in hallucinations, whilst no found metacognition. Regression analysis showed delusions hallucinations predictors beliefs. Concerning relevant literature, these outcomes debated.