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A '''novel cognitive state''' can be defined as any alteration of one's consciousness which does not merely amplify or suppress familiar states of mind, but rather induces an experience that is qualitatively different from that of ordinary consciousness.
<onlyinclude>A '''novel cognitive state''' can be defined as any [[cognitive effects|cognitive effect]] which does not merely amplify or suppress familiar states of mind, but rather induces an experience that is qualitatively different from that of ordinary consciousness.
 
Although many [[transpersonal effects|transpersonal]] and [[psychological effects]] also technically fit into this definition, they are excluded from this category of effects as they have their own defining qualities which standard novel states do not.


This page lists and describes the various novel states which can occur under the influence of certain [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive compounds]].
This page lists and describes the various novel states which can occur under the influence of certain [[psychoactive substance index|psychoactive compounds]].
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===Time distortion===
===Time distortion===
{{Main|Time distortion}}
{{Main|Time distortion}}
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===See also===
===See also===
*[[Subjective effect index]]
*[[Subjective effect index]]