Author Question: In the 1962 psilocybin study at Harvard, those in the psilocybin group reported 25 years later that ... (Read 51 times)

FButt · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

In the 1962 psilocybin study at Harvard, those in the psilocybin group reported 25 years later that

a. the experiment had contributed to life of addiction to psychedelic substances.
b. they still remained in contact with each other because of the interpersonal relationships they developed during the experience.
c. the experience had genuinely mystical elements and was uniquely valuable to their spiritual lives.
d. they continued sporadic use of such substances throughout their lives.
e. the experience was emotionally traumatic to them and they could not rid themselves of the hallucinations for years afterwards.

Question 2

What was the purpose of a psychedelic experience in the context of transpersonal psychology?

a. Having a good time
b. Becoming creative
c. Being part of an exciting social circle
d. Treating psychoses
e. Dissolving ego barriers to mind-expanding experiencesfor healing and sacred purposes