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Our sense of smell may be a powerful trigger for memories because
(A) we are conditioned from birth to make strong connections between smells and events.
(B) the nerve connecting the olfactory bulb sends impulses directly to the limbic system.
(C) the receptors at the top of each nostril connect with the cortex.
(D) smell is a powerful cue for encoding memories into long-term memory.
(E) strong smells encourage us to process events deeply so they will most likely be remembered.
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(B) the nerve connecting the olfactory bulb sends impulses directly to the limbic system.
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A nerve connects the olfactory bulb directly to the amygdala and hippocampus. This
connection may explain why smell may be a powerful trigger for emotions and memories. This connection has nothing to do with learning, long-term memory, or deep processing. Smells are eventually communicated to the cortex, but that does not explain the special connection to memory.
connection may explain why smell may be a powerful trigger for emotions and memories. This connection has nothing to do with learning, long-term memory, or deep processing. Smells are eventually communicated to the cortex, but that does not explain the special connection to memory.
Posted : 29/01/2024 2:30 pm