Beam Me Up Smellie

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Identify one claim made by the author in “Beam Me Up, Smell­ie!”

• Smells bring back childhood fears.

• Smell has a special connection to feelings.

• Vision is the most important sense for memory recall.

• Findings of past research are incorrect and need to be

  revised.

Which quotation should be included in an accurate summary of the passage “Beam Me Up, Smell­ie!”?

• “Talk about instant travel in space and time!”

  (paragraph 1)

• “In our everyday experience, it seems that nothing jogs

  the memory better than a smell.” (paragraph 2)

• “The researchers gave people tests of facts about the

  museum, asking what they remembered about their

  visits. . . .” (paragraph 2)

• “Odors are processed and memories are retrieved (but

  not stored) in the brain’s right half.” (paragraph 5)

What is the main theme of the article 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!'?

• The power of smell in memory recall

• The importance of visual memory

• The role of taste in emotional response

• The significance of auditory stimuli

Which sense is highlighted as having a unique connection to emotions in 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!'?

• Sight

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

In 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!', which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method of memory recall?

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch

• Sound

What does the phrase 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!' suggest about the power of smell?

• It can transport people to different places and times

• It is the least important sense

• It is primarily used for detecting danger

• It is unrelated to memory

Which part of the brain is associated with processing odors according to 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!'?

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Frontal lobe

• Cerebellum

What is the author's claim about smell in 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!'?

• Smell is the least reliable sense

• Smell has a special connection to feelings

• Smell is only important for animals

• Smell is overrated

Which of the following best summarizes the findings discussed in 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!'?

• Smell is the most powerful sense for memory recall

• Visual cues are more effective than smells

• Auditory stimuli are the most memorable

• Taste is closely linked to memory

What type of research is referenced in 'Beam Me Up, Smellie!'?

• Experiments with visual stimuli

• Studies on auditory memory

• Research on olfactory memory

• Investigations into taste perception