Smell and Memory

Priya, Nora, and Luna are in a perfume shop. They are trying to identify different fragrances. Which part of their brain is primarily responsible for this task?

• Processing sounds

• Processing smells

• Processing tastes

• Processing sights

During a biology class, Benjamin was asked to identify the location of the olfactory bulb in a 3D model of the human brain. Where should he point to?

• Close to the liver model

• Close to the lungs model

• Close to the heart model

• Close to the hippocampus and amygdala model

Rohan, Zoe, and Abigail are participating in a science experiment. They are blindfolded and are given different items to smell, taste, see, and hear. Which senses would have a more immediate impact on their memory and emotional processing?

• Smell and taste

• Sight and sound

• Sound and taste

• Smell and sight

Why was Hannah's ability to remember the smell of a gas leak crucial for her survival?

• To appreciate nature

• To make better decisions

• To enjoy food

• To avoid danger

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During a literature class, Ava, Lily, and Aria were discussing the phenomenon known as Proustian Memory. Who is this phenomenon named after?

• A French author

• A Greek philosopher

• A Roman emperor

• An Egyptian pharaoh

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Abigail was reading about Proustian memory in a book. What can Proustian memory bring back for her?

• Specific moments or experiences

• Specific sounds or music

• Specific sights or images

• Specific tastes or flavors

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During a science class, Avery, Luna, and Zoe were discussing the connection between smell and memory. What is this connection rooted in?

• Emotional and evolutionary underpinnings

• Cultural and societal influences

• Educational and intellectual development

• Physical and physiological factors

When Avery, Sophia, and Emma walk into a bakery and catch a whiff of a familiar scent, what should they appreciate?

• The incredible power of their visual system

• The incredible power of their auditory system

• The incredible power of their olfactory system

• The incredible power of their gustatory system

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Ethan has started a YouTube channel where he shares educational content. He often asks his viewers to hit the "likes" button and subscribe to his channel. What could be the purpose of Ethan doing this?

• To satisfy Ethan's need to make money by being an influencer.

• To unlock bonus content for Anika and Grace who are regular viewers.

• To win a prize

• To improve memory and emotion of his viewers like Anika and Grace.

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During a field trip to a natural history museum, Kai, Maya, and Mia learned about early human civilizations. What did they discover our ancestors used their ability to remember smells for?

• To appreciate the cave paintings

• To communicate with other tribe members

• To navigate their way back to the tribe after hunting

• To solve complex puzzles in their daily life

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