News-Medical.Net August 4, 2024
Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.

In a recent perspective article published in the journal Communications Psychology, researchers discussed how psychedelics can sometimes lead to false insights and beliefs.

The article highlights the importance of understanding these mechanisms to minimize risks and optimize the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

Background

Insight moments, or “Aha!” moments, are powerful experiences of profound understanding that can lead to significant belief changes. These moments are key features of psychedelic experiences and have the potential to restructure maladaptive beliefs in mental illness.

However, ensuring the accuracy and benefit of these insights is essential. The researchers proposed the False Insights and Beliefs Under Psychedelics (FIBUS) model to address how psychedelics can lead to false or maladaptive insights.

Insights moments and the Eureka Heuristic

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