How was this book received by the scientific community at the time of its publication? Who are Weiss’s supporters and detractors, and what evidence do they use to support their arguments?

Weiss believes that psychic experiences such as Catherine’s should be verified using the scientific method. Propose a research study to verify the authenticity of a psychic experience or phenomenon of your choice. What is your hypothesis? How will you design your study? Remember that it must be able to be reproduced by other researchers who might want to try and replicate the results. What are the criteria by which your hypothesis could be falsified?

Choose another book that describes in detail the bond between a doctor and patient. How does Weiss and Catherine’s relationship compare? What are the benefits and pitfalls of a sustained doctor-patient relationship?