Why do people seemingly find it easy to believe in psychic phenomena?

Assessment – Formative Essay
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This task is aimed at ensuring you have understood the process of tackling the summative essay topics in your modules.
Task
The summative assessment consists of a 500 short answer essay with this title:
“Why do people seemingly find it easy to believe in psychic phenomena?”

Guidelines
Complete this as a 500-word essay, including references in APA format.
Please make sure that you correctly cite and reference all secondary sources you use and include a reference list. The reference list will not be included in your final word count.
Grading
This report is graded, although does not count towards your final grade for this module. However, participation in this task will help you develop knowledge and skills that you need in order to be successful in your assessments. You should receive feedback within three weeks of the deadline.
The following rubric is provided to help you understand how you will be graded:
Rubric
7PS036: Week 4 Formative Submission
7PS036: Week 4 Formative Submission
Criteria Ratings
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeClear understanding of essay topic/question
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeEvidence of research of appropriate material (i.e. journal articles, academic books) – reading beyond lectures
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeCritical review of relevant theories and research
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWell formulated argument with evidence of critical and independent thought
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWord count not exceeded
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeAcademic writing style
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDemonstrates clear theoretical understanding
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeAPA referencing