Effect of mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide and psilocybin on color perception
Psychopharmacology – January 01, 1963
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Summary
Psilocybin and other psychedelics like lysergic acid diethylamide and mescaline significantly enhance visual perception. In a study involving 120 participants, those under the influence reported a 75% increase in color vividness and improved hue discrimination. Participants also experienced heightened sensitivity to flicker, with 68% noting enhanced visual clarity. This suggests that psychedelics may offer valuable insights into sensory processing in psychology and audiology, revealing their potential impact on olfactory and sensory function studies as well.
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