PSYC 3650 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What are hallucinogens? - Answers - A class of drugs that produce distortions in
perception and alterations in one's sense of reality.
What does 'psychedelic' mean? - Answers - 'Mind-expanding' or producing
hallucinations.
What does 'psychomimetic' refer to? - Answers - Having the appearance of psychosis.
What is LSD? - Answers - Lysergic acid diethylamide, a synthetic hallucinogenic drug
that alters perception of reality.
Who accidentally discovered LSD? - Answers - Albert Hoffman, a Swiss research
chemist, in 1943.
What are the initial effects of LSD? - Answers - Distorted perception, with familiar
objects appearing grotesque and threatening.
What are the later effects of LSD? - Answers - Kaleidoscopic images and vivid sound-
to-color associations.
What was the purpose of MKUltra? - Answers - To experiment with mind control using
drugs like LSD.
When did LSD become illegal? - Answers - In 1966 at the state level and became a
Schedule I substance in 1970.
What is a typical dose of LSD? - Answers - 5-150 micrograms.
What is the margin of safety for LSD? - Answers - 300-600, indicating very low toxicity.
What are the phases of LSD effects? - Answers - 1. Initial effects (30 mins-2 hours), 2.
Psychedelic trip (6-12 hours), 3. Comedown (4-6 hours).
What is synesthesia in the context of LSD use? - Answers - A mixing of senses, such as
seeing sounds as visions.
What receptor does LSD primarily stimulate? - Answers - 5-HT2a receptors, which are
associated with hallucinogenic effects.
Does LSD produce dependence? - Answers - Highly unlikely.
, Can LSD cause long-term psychiatric problems? - Answers - No, it does not cause long-
term psychosis.
What are 'LSD flashbacks'? - Answers - Potential residual effects that may occur long
after the drug has worn off.
Does LSD increase creativity? - Answers - Not really; this is a myth.
Does LSD damage chromosomes? - Answers - No, it does not.
What are the acute effects of LSD? - Answers - Increased heart rate and blood
pressure, euphoria, and heightened emotions.
What effects does psilocybin have at small doses? - Answers - Causes relaxation.
What effects does psilocybin have at larger doses? - Answers - Causes hallucinations
and time distortions.
How does psilocybin compare to LSD? - Answers - Less potent, shorter trips (4-6
hours), more visual effects, and decreased risk of paranoia.
What is the FDA's designation for psilocybin in psychotherapy? - Answers - Granted
'breakthrough therapy' status in 2018.
What therapeutic applications does psilocybin have? - Answers - Used for depression,
PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse.
What is DMT? - Answers - A short-acting hallucinogenic drug taken from the bark of
trees native to Central and South America.
What are the acute effects of MDMA? - Answers - Increased heart rate and blood
pressure, high body temperature, euphoria, heightened senses.
What are the chronic effects of MDMA? - Answers - Cognitive impairments, emotional
difficulties, confusion, anxiety, and sleep problems.
What is Amanita muscaria? - Answers - A hallucinogenic drug derived from a
mushroom containing ibotenic acid.
What are anticholinergic drugs? - Answers - Drugs that block the parasympathetic
effects of acetylcholine.
What is PCP? - Answers - A dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen that produces
disorientation, agitation, and amnesia.
ANSWERS
What are hallucinogens? - Answers - A class of drugs that produce distortions in
perception and alterations in one's sense of reality.
What does 'psychedelic' mean? - Answers - 'Mind-expanding' or producing
hallucinations.
What does 'psychomimetic' refer to? - Answers - Having the appearance of psychosis.
What is LSD? - Answers - Lysergic acid diethylamide, a synthetic hallucinogenic drug
that alters perception of reality.
Who accidentally discovered LSD? - Answers - Albert Hoffman, a Swiss research
chemist, in 1943.
What are the initial effects of LSD? - Answers - Distorted perception, with familiar
objects appearing grotesque and threatening.
What are the later effects of LSD? - Answers - Kaleidoscopic images and vivid sound-
to-color associations.
What was the purpose of MKUltra? - Answers - To experiment with mind control using
drugs like LSD.
When did LSD become illegal? - Answers - In 1966 at the state level and became a
Schedule I substance in 1970.
What is a typical dose of LSD? - Answers - 5-150 micrograms.
What is the margin of safety for LSD? - Answers - 300-600, indicating very low toxicity.
What are the phases of LSD effects? - Answers - 1. Initial effects (30 mins-2 hours), 2.
Psychedelic trip (6-12 hours), 3. Comedown (4-6 hours).
What is synesthesia in the context of LSD use? - Answers - A mixing of senses, such as
seeing sounds as visions.
What receptor does LSD primarily stimulate? - Answers - 5-HT2a receptors, which are
associated with hallucinogenic effects.
Does LSD produce dependence? - Answers - Highly unlikely.
, Can LSD cause long-term psychiatric problems? - Answers - No, it does not cause long-
term psychosis.
What are 'LSD flashbacks'? - Answers - Potential residual effects that may occur long
after the drug has worn off.
Does LSD increase creativity? - Answers - Not really; this is a myth.
Does LSD damage chromosomes? - Answers - No, it does not.
What are the acute effects of LSD? - Answers - Increased heart rate and blood
pressure, euphoria, and heightened emotions.
What effects does psilocybin have at small doses? - Answers - Causes relaxation.
What effects does psilocybin have at larger doses? - Answers - Causes hallucinations
and time distortions.
How does psilocybin compare to LSD? - Answers - Less potent, shorter trips (4-6
hours), more visual effects, and decreased risk of paranoia.
What is the FDA's designation for psilocybin in psychotherapy? - Answers - Granted
'breakthrough therapy' status in 2018.
What therapeutic applications does psilocybin have? - Answers - Used for depression,
PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse.
What is DMT? - Answers - A short-acting hallucinogenic drug taken from the bark of
trees native to Central and South America.
What are the acute effects of MDMA? - Answers - Increased heart rate and blood
pressure, high body temperature, euphoria, heightened senses.
What are the chronic effects of MDMA? - Answers - Cognitive impairments, emotional
difficulties, confusion, anxiety, and sleep problems.
What is Amanita muscaria? - Answers - A hallucinogenic drug derived from a
mushroom containing ibotenic acid.
What are anticholinergic drugs? - Answers - Drugs that block the parasympathetic
effects of acetylcholine.
What is PCP? - Answers - A dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen that produces
disorientation, agitation, and amnesia.
