Abstract

Three 10-mo-old infants were assessed for psychokinetic (PK) abilities. Before each session a target number was generated and a series of numbers from a random-number generator was prerecorded in the memory of the computer (prerecorded condition). During the session, instantaneously generated numbers and prerecorded numbers were compared with the target number. When a hit occurred, the nonsense block pattern display was replaced by a display of a laughing face and a melody for a few seconds. However, for the even trials, only the hits were counted and the display was not changed (no-feedback condition). The results of the sessions were split in 2 parts and analyzed by 2 different analyzers (analyzer condition). The main hypothesis, predicting a feedback effect, was not confirmed. The computer program controlling the experimental sessions was mailed on a diskette to a "skeptic" who performed the 2nd series independently. Data of this series confirm the main hypothesis showing a significant feedback effect, with significant hitting in the feedback condition. (10 ref)