Adcock, C(yril) J(ohn) (1904-?)
Adcock, C(yril) J(ohn) (1904-?)
Parapsychologist and university lecturer on psychology. Born in England, Adcock studied at the University of Auckland and the University of London (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.). He lectured at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, and is a member of the Parapsychological Association and American Psychology Association. His work in parapsychology included group testing of ESP and tests of statistical significance of ESP experiments.
Sources:
Pleasants, Helene, ed. Biographical Dictionary of Parapsychology. New York: Helix Press, 1964.
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