Category: P

Decomposition products produced by bacterial action on proteins; popularly, but incorrectly believed to cause food poisoning. A group of nitrogenous substances produced in rotting food, which gives the food a special smell. Very poisonous organic compounds produced by microorganisms in spoiled foods. Breakdown product resulting from the action of various bacteria on proteins (usually of…

Drugs that, depending upon dose level and mode of administration, can produce symptoms of psychosis, anxiety, or significant mood change.  

A drug that causes an altered state of consciousness that resembles that of psychosis.  

Delusions, hallucinations, and exaggerated and distorted emotional behavior.  

In Eysenck’s theory of personality, a dimension referring to the degree of contact with reality. A dimension of personality derived from psychometric tests, which appears to indicate a degree of emotional coldness and some cognitive impairment. A supertrait in Eysenck’s model that broadly reflects traits often associated with nonconformity or social deviance.  

An experience, often brought on by the use of hallucinogenic drugs, characterized by paranoia, confusion, and depression. A bad trip.  

A psychosis characterized by depression and feelings of worth lessness.  

A radical break with reality, characterized by a major disruption of consciousness, perception, thinking, and social behavior.  

Characterized by manifestations of delusions, hallucinations, and exaggerated emotional actions.  

As defined by Masters and Johnson, the social, cultural, and psychological influences on sexual response.