Abstract

Extends the psi-mediated instrumental response (PMIR) model to include PK as a response mode for PMIR. Both laboratory and nonlaboratory observations are reviewed to develop testable assumptions about the psychology and parapsychology of PK function. It is concluded that PK phenomena subserve the organism's needs and are generally nonintentional or unconscious events implicitly guided by ESP. Specific proposals are made as to psychological conditions which facilitate or inhibit PK both as nonintentional PMIR and in intentional or self-conscious contexts. The concept "telepathy" is analyzed, and it is proposed that this term has been used to label 2 distinct classes of events: (a) active ESP scanning by 1 organism of the internal states of another organism, and (b) mental or behavioral influence of an agent upon a target person via PK. 2 distinct constructs are thus required to subsume "telepathic events." Evidence is discussed which supports this schema and empirically testable consequences are considered in detail along with certain methodological requirements.