THE EFFECT OF 10 MG. OF BENZEDRINE SULFATE ON THE OTIS TEST SCORES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

J. E. BARMACKAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 97, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.97.1.163

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Forty-two male college students were divided into two groups. One group was given 10 mg. of benzedrine sulfate, and the other a placebo at the first session. They were then given a form of the Otis self-administering tests of mental ability (higher form). One week later, the groups were rotated and tested with an alternate form. Under the conditions of the experiment, we found that:

1. The 10 mg. of benzedrine were without a favorable effect on the Otis test score.

2. A small but statistically significant practice effect was noted upon retesting.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 97 • Number 1 • July 1940

Pages: 163 - 166

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Published in print: July 1940

Published online: 1 April 2006

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J. E. BARMACK

The department of psychology, College of the City of New York.

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THE EFFECT OF 10 MG. OF BENZEDRINE SULFATE ON THE OTIS TEST SCORES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

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