AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Psychedelic drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input are called
A
amphetamines
B
hallucinogens.
C
barbiturates.
D
opiates.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hallucinogens are psychedelic (mind-manifesting) drugs that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input. LSD: (lysergic acid diethylamide) powerful hallucinogenic drug (ergot fungus) that is also known as acid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory deprivation refers to the lack of sensory stimulation, either by natural causes in cases of blindness or deafness, or in experimental settings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychedelic (mind-manifesting) drugs, that distort perceptions and evoke sensory images in the absence of sensory input. Examples: LSD, ecstasy, mescaline, psilocybin.

Detailed explanation-4: -MDMA is a synthetic drug that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. It produces an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment from sensory experiences.

Detailed explanation-5: -Types of hallucinogens: LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, PCP, cannabis, ecstasy, ketamine, salvia and others. The term hallucinogen refers to many different drugs, which are often called “psychedelic” drugs.

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