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James E. Alcock (born 24 December 1942) is Professor emeritus (Psychology) at York University (Canada). Alcock is a noted critic of parapsychology and a Fellow and Member of the Executive Council for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry . [2]
Sep 1, 2021 · James E. Alcock, a professor of psychology and a critic of parapsychology, reviews Belief: What It Means to Believe and Why Our Convictions Are so Compelling by Austin W. Blum. He praises the book's scope, depth, and relevance to forensic psychology, but also points out some omissions and limitations.
Jun 26, 2018 · Harriet Hall praises James Alcock's book Belief: What It Means to Believe and Why Our Convictions Are So Compelling. She summarizes the main themes and arguments of the book, which covers how the brain generates and maintains beliefs, how beliefs are influenced by perception, memory, learning, feeling, and thinking, and how beliefs can be changed or resisted.
A profile of James E Alcock, a professor emeritus of psychology and a fellow of CSI, who dismisses psi phenomena as impossible and non-existent. The web page criticizes his dogmatic and dismissive attitude towards parapsychology and his lack of respect for evidence.
May 31, 2019 · A new book by Glendon Psychology Professor James Alcock raises fundamental questions about belief and explains why we hold on to certain convictions, even when they’re self-destructive or harmful.
Jan 7, 2020 · James Alcock is a Canadian psychology professor, author, and psi-skeptic. He has written books and articles on the psychology of belief, parapsychology, and skepticism, and has been involved in several controversies and debates with parapsychologists.
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Dec 4, 2018 · Psychologist James Alcock explains how evolution, memory and perception shape our convictions and make us resistant to contradictory evidence. He also discusses the role of fear, argument and technology in shaping our beliefs.
