PARAPSYCHOLOGY ABSTRACTS INTERNATIONAL, 01414. QUEVEDO, OSCAR G. THE PROBLEM OF HEALING: PART I

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 The same analyses as the above revealed as follows: (3) The score       1(3), 25-27. 2 illus
 was higher, as the above, in the MF than in LF group and also             A philosophical/theological discussion of Father Oscar Quo-
 higher when the magnitude of increase in skin resistance during         vedo's position, on the one hand, that the self-proclaimed "healers''
 trials was smaller Khan when greater than the average. (4) These        arc sociopaths and especially dangerous when they deceive clients
 results did not support, therefore, the author's predictions that the   with their "healing, and, on the other hand, Christ's commandment
 score would be lower in the MF than in the LF group and far higher      (from Quevedo's own religion) to "go and cure the sick." Quevcdo
 when the magnitude of increase in skin resistance was smaller than      responds by distinguishing the intentions of Christ and the apostles
 when greater in the higher score group. The findings revealed that      from those of modern day "healers" and by arguing that Christ
 when the frequency of calls was higher, the response was likely to      never ran mass "demonstrations"of"faith healing"norengcndered
 have been more automatic and less vulnerable to resistance, and         mass emotional hysteria as do modern "healers." -P.V.G.
 thereby to have farilitated the interaction of the response with the    01419. Anteuas, Joaquim. Facts of real life. Revista de Parapsico-
 ESPprocess. - DA                                                        logia. 1973, I(3), 28-29. l illus
 Brief description of four dramatic spontaneous cases is presented
 ~~    with their spiritistic or superstitious interpretation by the experients
 and alternative "parapsychological explanations" (i.c., potential
 normal and psi-based explanations). -- P.V.G.
 PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE
 REf~/STA DE PARAPSICOLOGIA
 (Editor: Patric U Giesler)
 SPANISH LANGUAGE
 PS/ COMUNICACION
 (Editor: Carlos S. Alvarado)
 01414. Quevedo, Oscar G'. The problem of heating: Part 1. Revista
 de Parapsicologia, 1973, 1(3), 4-11. 7 illus; 13 refs
 This is the first. in a series of 15 articles in which the author
 describes and evaluates the techniques of specific healers including
 "psychic surgeons," healing rituals and practices, and the related
 claims of extraordinary cures. The topic of healing is introduced in
 this Part I with a brief sketch of famous healers around the world.
 The author suggests that Brazil leads the world as a source of
 healers and healing sects. Emphasis is given to spiritistic healing
 groups and their beliefs. The author concludes that the healing
 beliefs and practices reviewed induce hypnotic states and reactions
 that bring about the highly acclaimed "cures." -P.V.G.
 01415. Friderichs,  Edvino  A.  Witchcraft and "the evil  eye."
 Revista de Parapsicologia, 1973, I(3), 12-17. 5 illus; I ref
 Examples of witchcraft and their popular interpretations are
 given and discussed in terms of their overall prejudicial effects on
 practitioners and believers. The witchcraft, when effective, maybe
 properly  explained  according to  the author  by  fundamental
 constructs in parapsychology. For example, a victim's subconscious
 picks up the ill intentions of the witch telepathically and is received
 as  a  negative suggestion;  the victim's  misfortune  is  then a
 consequence of his or her own negative autosuggestions. Such
 cases require a certain predisposing psychological instability. The
 author concludes that one's own faith in one's stability is the best
 defense against "evil eye" and other witchcraft; in >~he case of
 possible psychokinetic effects, the author claims that these do not
 influence humans (poltergeist objects not hitting victims is discussed
 to support this contention). -P.V.G.
 01416. Lompart~e, Victoria V. Biographies. Revista de Parapsico-
 logia, 1973, 1(3), 18-19. 2 illus
 Three short biographical sketches are presented: of Jesuit expert
 on Brazilian spiritualism Edvino Augusta Friderichs; author-
 lawyer and researcher of French occultism Maurice Colinon; and
 the famous physician and originator of the "magnetism" concept
 and associated techniques Friedrich (Franz) Antonio Mesmer. -
 P.V.G.
 01417. Doceste; Salvador Garcia. Our opinion. Revista de Para-
 psicologia, 1973? 1(3), 22-24. 2 illus; 8 refs
 Indian parapsychologist Hemendra Nath Banerjee's best `proofs"
 of reincarnation (past-life memories, unusual birthmarks cor-
 responding to the fatal wounds of the deceased, and mediumistic
 "spirit communications") are described and evaluated critically in
 terms of what the author feels are superior alternative normal
 andJor super-psi explanations. -P.V.G.
 01420. Alvarado, Carlos S. Joseph Banks Rhine (1895-1980):
 Pioneer in experimental parapsychology. Psi Comurricacifiir, 1980,
 6(I I ; 12), 9- 18. 54 refs
 An historical review of some aspects of J.B. Rhine's work in
 parapsychology. Emphasis is placed on (I) early psychical research
 activities such as a seance with Margery and initial contact with
 McDougall and Prince, (2)early research at Duke University, and
 (3) controversies concerning Rhine's ESP work in the 1930s. It is
 argued that Rhine established an experimental paradigm in which
 problems were investigated in a systematic way and standardized
 tests capable of quantitative evaluation were used in ways that
 changed the field of parapsychology. Rhine's work is considered to
 have been influenced by his early nonexperimental activities. -
 DA JC.S. A.
 01421. Jordan Pena, Jose Luis. "Poltergeists," an elusive phe-
 nomenon. Psi ComunicaciSn, 1980, 6(I l; 12), 19-24.
 [t is very difficult to form an idea of the nature of poltergeists
 without understandingdiverse physical parameters of the building
 or place where the disturbances occur. It would be useful to have a
 mathematical model of the "behavior" of parts of the structure such.
 as pillars, walls, and foundations created by means of a net o1'
 phonometric sensors connected to a computer. The role of normal
 vibrations and acoustic effects then could be assessed. A case
 investigated by the author is briefly described;,,lt developed in a
 beauty parlor and involved movement, breakage of objects, and
 the turning on of electrical message equipment. The phenomena
 were so elusive that no conclusion about their nature could be
 reached. -  C.S.A.
 01422. $ardasano Rubio, Jose Luis, and Arano Bermejo, Begon`a.
 The significance of "psi" phenomena: Theories on its nature. Psi
 Comunicacion, 1980, 6(I I / 12), 25-30. 32 refs
 A brief review of theories of psi is presented, classif}~ing them as
 (I) physical models (electromagnetic hypothesis,  field effects,
 psychic energy and resonance, quantum mechanics); (2) mental or
 vitalistic models (collective unconscious, psychoanalytic ap-
 proaches, Roll's psi field theory); and (3) noncausal models (syn-
 chronicity). None of these theories are considered satisfactor}?. It is
 emphasized that it is important for theories to generate research.
 Physical models are preferred for this reason. - CS.A.
 01423. Grau Martinez,Joaquin. Man and his beyond. Psi Cunwni-
 cacion, 1980, 6(I l/ 12), 31-37. 30 refs
 The concept of an integral reality is presented in relation to the
 human mind's way of perceiving reality. It is known that we
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