Question 3 of 5 Barry recently took a hit of LSD. Immediately afterward he experiences sympathomimetic effects such as an elevation of body temperature and dilation of his pupils. He is most likely in the __________ phase of the LSD experience. A. psychic B. perceptual C. somatic D. sensory Solution The correct answer is option C. The elevation of body temperature and dilation of pupils occurs in somatic phase of LSD experience. Stages of LSD experience: Stage I (Within 1 hour) : Primarily Somatic- Sympathetic nervous system activity: Increase in temperature, Pupil dilation, increase in blood pressure and heart rate, increase in glucose level, decrease appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, tremor. Stage II (Within 2-3 hours of ingestion) : Visual Illusions: wave-like, vortex of color, grids, checkerboard, flashing, increased brightness. Stage II (3 and above hours after ingestion): Psychic stage, maximum effect, mood changes, swings, panic, unexpected thought or memory, visible hallucinations, etc..