Title

Studies On The Effects Of Perceptual Alteration

Date

1961

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

ASD TR 61-416

Creator

Goldberger, Leo

Holt, Robert R.

Corporate Author

Research Center For Mental Health New York Univ N Y

Laboratory

Biomedical Laboratory

Extent

25

Identifier

AD0268782

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-6103

DoD Project

7222

DoD Task

71745

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Abstract

This is a report of three separate studies which explored facets of sensory alteration (sensory deprivation). One study focussed on the role of a diffuse, homogeneous visual field (Ganzfeld) in promoting visual images; the second compared performance on a cognitive test battery immediately following eight hours of perceptual isolation with performances under a drug (100 gamma of LSD-25) and a placebo condition; the third study dealth with the effects upon cognitive functioning of an eight-hour isolation experience, during which constant auditory vigilance was required of the subject.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1961-08

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource