alleryStart learning →A hallucinogen is defined as a drug that produces profound alterations in:
ABone formation
BSensory experience
CMuscle strength
DBlood clotting
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sensory experience
1. Each drug class is defined by its characteristic effect.
2. A hallucinogen is one of a class of drugs.
3. It results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.
4. Stimulants instead raise overall levels of neural activity.
_Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 4 'States of Consciousness', sections 4.1-4.6_
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