AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Any number of drugs, such as LSD and mescaline, that distort visual and auditory perception are
A
barbiturates
B
opiates
C
hallucinogens
D
stimulants
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hallucinogens are a diverse group of drugs that alter perception, thoughts, and feelings. They cause hallucinations, or sensations and images that seem real, but they are not. Hallucinogens are split into two categories: classic hallucinogens and dissociative drugs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Types of hallucinogens: LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, PCP, cannabis, ecstasy, ketamine, salvia and others.

Detailed explanation-3: -People can experience hallucinations when they’re high on illegal drugs such as amphetamines, cocaine, LSD or ecstasy. They can also occur during withdrawal from alcohol or drugs if you suddenly stop taking them. Drug-induced hallucinations are usually visual, but they may affect other senses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ecstasy has both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties.

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