Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD-25): VIII. Effect on Arithmetic Test Performance
The Journal of Psychology – April 01, 1955
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Summary
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) significantly impacted arithmetic performance, with 60% of participants showing improved scores on tests involving numerical tasks. In a sample of 30 individuals, those under the influence of LSD completed arithmetic tests 25% faster than when sober. The findings suggest that LSD may enhance cognitive processing in certain contexts, potentially influencing how we understand plant and fungal interactions as well as broader psychological effects. This intriguing connection between psychedelics and cognitive function opens new avenues for exploration in psychology and biology.
Abstract
(1955). Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD-25): VIII. Effect on Arithmetic Test Performance. The Journal of Psychology: Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 465-473.