WorksheetsQuiz Review: Olfactory & Interoception
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which sensory system is primarily responsible for detecting internal body signals like hunger, thirst, or the need to use the bathroom?
Olfactory
Interoception
Proprioception
Vestibular
The vagus nerve is a major pathway for interoceptive signals, carrying information from organs to the brain.
True
False
In Dunn’s Model, a child who frequently sniffs objects and enjoys strong odors is most likely showing which pattern?
Sensory avoiding
Sensory seeking
Sensory sensitivity
Low registration
Liam refuses to eat in the cafeteria and complains that “it stinks.” Which quadrant best describes his olfactory processing?
Sensory avoiding
Low registration
Sensory seeking
Sensory sensitivity
Which strategy is MOST appropriate for a child with olfactory sensitivity in the classroom?
Provide scratch-and-sniff stickers as rewards
Use unscented cleaning products
Introduce spicy foods for exploration
Encourage deep breathing with peppermint oil
Children with low registration of interoceptive input may miss cues like hunger or the urge to use the bathroom.
True
False
A child becomes distressed during physical play because they don’t like feeling sweaty or out of breath. Which interoceptive quadrant does this represent?
Seeker
Avoider
Sensitivity
Low Registration
In the scent-matching activity, why might Team B (with colored cotton balls) identify scents differently from Team A?
They had stronger odors.
They were influenced by visual input.
Their jars were mislabeled.
They had more scents.
One strategy you could use as an RBT to help a child increase awareness of their interoceptive signals is:
Prompting the child to label and describe their internal sensations
Ignoring the child's internal cues
Discouraging the child from talking about their feelings
Focusing only on external behaviors
