Extraordinary Experiences during Cross-Modal Perception
Perceptual and Motor Skills December 1, 1976 DOI: 10.2466/pms.1976.43.3f.1023 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Experimental study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 9 |
| Population | Human participants |
| Topics | Mescaline Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Perception Harmony color Taste Rhythm Crossmodal Audiology Communication Cognitive psychology |
| Citations | 51 |
| Key findings | Certain sound frequencies produced a perceived harmony between the taste of beer and a rhythmic sound, accompanied by characteristic sensory experiences. |
Abstract
9 Ss were requested to perceive simultaneously the taste of beer and a rhythmic sound, the pitch of which could be varied. The frequencies at which Ss experienced harmony between the taste and the sound were determined. At the pitch of harmony Ss reported characteristic experiences, e.g., optimum taste of the beer, rhythmic sensations in the head, and tickling sensations in the jaws and the mouth. 3 Ss also reported experiences resembling those described by persons under the influence of such drugs as mescaline, psilocybin, LSD, and cannabis.