Psychometry


 * For information about the psychology discipline that deals with the measurement and assessment of cognitive abilities and traits, such as intelligence and personality, please see psychometrics.
 * For information about the measurement of the heat and water vapor properties of air, please see psychrometrics.

In parapsychology, psychometry is an alleged psi (or psychic) ability in which the user is able to relate details about the past condition of an object or area, usually by being in close contact with it. The user could allegedly, for example, give police precise details about a murder or other violent crime if they were at the crime scene or were holding the weapon used. Psychometry is a type of retrocognition. Psychometry, like all other paranormal abilities, is unconfirmed and hotly debated in most circles.

This term refers to bursts of energy and/or memories, both negative and positive, which have left an “imprint” upon an object or place. For instance, a house where a traumatic experience has happened, such as a murder or suicide, may feel distinctly chilled or “bad”; while a favorite childhood toy or play area may feel light or “good”. A place or thing may be so charged with emotions and memories that it may even seem haunted. It might also be considered a form of precognition in reverse accomplished by touching a specific object.