The Everyday Sense of Smell
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The Everyday Sense of Smell

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What happens when the brain recognizes a smell as good?

  • It associates the object with something desirable. (correct)
  • It causes confusion about the object.
  • It creates a sense of urgency.
  • It triggers a response to reject the object.

    • During which stage of development do individuals start to associate smells with social desirability?

  • Childhood (correct)
  • Adulthood
  • Infancy
  • Adolescence

    • What is NOT a characteristic of the sense of smell as described in the content?

  • It triggers biological responses.
  • It is most useful in social perception of art. (correct)
  • It involves sensory cells in the nose.
  • It has a social basis in determining desirability.

    • What role do deodorants play in the context of smell?

    <p>They correct undesirable body odors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In adolescence, which of the following smells is associated with the experience of growing up?

    <p>Menstruation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the act of smelling relate to societal standards?

    <p>It can signify either acceptance or rejection in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reaction of infants towards smells?

    <p>Association of excrement with something undesirable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of products are used to regulate smells in society?

    <p>Personal washing liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about capitalist products in relation to consumer preferences?

    <p>They aim to enhance the experience of selling products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following smells is typically associated with low-class experiences?

    <p>The smell of sweat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of smell, what is meant by 'gendered' experiences?

    <p>Smells perceived as feminine or masculine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is smell often racialized in society?

    <p>Through the privileging of whiteness in smell preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors overdetermine the concept of 'Smell of Home'?

    <p>Class, gender, sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, and generational backgrounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following smells would likely be deemed illegal in many societies?

    <p>The smell of marijuana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'ethnicized' when discussing smell?

    <p>The association of certain smells with cultural or ethnic identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of high-end smells in societal hierarchy?

    <p>They represent the privilege associated with wealth and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes 'bayan' from 'bansa'?

    <p>Bayan signifies place of origin, while bansa signifies a nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of olfactory receptor cells?

    <p>They detect olfactory stimuli in the nasal cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the habituation process in olfactory perception?

    <p>The capacity to distinguish odors diminishes after prolonged exposure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many primary odors are identified in human olfactory perception?

    <p>Seven primary odors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects individual odor feelings?

    <p>Gender, age, health, and personal history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable difference between olfactory receptor genes in humans and mice?

    <p>Humans have 350 functional olfactory receptor genes compared to 1,300 in mice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what aspect do pregnant women exhibit changes regarding smell?

    <p>They show an increase in smell sensitivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the olfactory bulb do?

    <p>It serves as a relay station between the nose and olfactory cortex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Classen suggest about the role of smell in society?

    <p>Smell is a pivotal index of moral, racial, and ethnic class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Oriental Express' in the context of the content?

    <p>A nickname for the Number 7 Train reflecting its diverse aromas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the description, what quality did Teresa of Avila possess?

    <p>Her fragrance was so powerful that it scented everything she touched.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'odor of sanctity' imply in Christianity?

    <p>Christians living in grace would be infused with the divine scent of the Holy Spirit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Marcel Proust's work relates to memory?

    <p>Memory can be recalled through scents and contexts experienced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique perspective did Helen Keller have regarding smell?

    <p>Smell became a heightened sense due to her disabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does McPhee characterize US culture as?

    <p>A deodorized culture that avoids strong odors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance do odors have according to Howes?

    <p>There is a universal association between olfaction and transition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Everyday Sense of Smell

    • Smell is a chemosensory phenomenon
    • Sensory cells (olfactory sensory neurons) are inside the nose
    • These cells release signals to the brain
    • Smells have a social basis
    • The brain is trained to respond to smells
    • If a smell is good, it relaxes and makes the object/surrounding seem desirable
    • Bad smells deem an object undesirable

    Child (Smell Control)

    • Play is good
    • Perspiration needs cleansing (bath and soap)
    • Kids experience socially desirable and undesirable smells

    Teenager (Smell and Body)

    • Menstruation
    • Body odor
    • Group-specific smells
    • New experiences

    Adulthood (Smell and Experience)

    • Intimacy with a partner is good
    • Smell of a baby or sick bed can be meaningful
    • Smell shows how society views desirability

    Phenomenology of Smell Experience

    • Smelling involves scientific, biological, and social factors
    • Smell experience combines these factors into a holistic feeling or understanding

    Infant to Adulthood

    • Infants cannot detect smell

    Odor Control

    • Deodorants control armpit smells, influenced by logical-biological consequences.

    Feminine Hygiene Products

    • Regulate the body and society
    • Personal care products used to maintain a fresh feeling

    Capitalism and Products

    • Capitalism regulates production and sale of products
    • Products like coffee are examples of capitalist influence
    • The smell of different products has societal meanings and implications

    Smells of Different Classes

    • Low-class smells can be associated with bodies, objects, and the environment of working-class people and cultures.

    Smell and Ethnicity / Race

    • Smell is closely related to race and ethnicity
    • Privileged whiteness of skin is considered the norm
    • Dark skin is linked to lower social classes
    • Cultural associations influence and shape smell experience

    Smell and Religion

    • Smell is tied to religious rituals and holidays (Catholicism), with certain smells associated with different beliefs and practices

    Smell of Home

    • Smell is determined by living conditions, and is influenced by class, gender, race, and ethnicity

    Illegal Smells

    • Smells such as marijuana and meth are viewed as illegal in many societies

    Olfactory Experience

    • Olfactory receptor cells and nerves are involved in odor perception
    • Odorous molecules are chemical stimuli sensed by olfactory receptors
    • The olfactory bulb acts as a relay center
    • Olfactory processes have an impact at multiple levels of human experience

    Two-Step Smell Process

    • Physiological detection of stimuli by receptors in the nose is the first step
    • Personal interpretations and experiences related to gender, age, and personal history contribute to the perception of smells

    Seven Primary Odors

    • Musky, Putrid, Pungent, Camphoraceous, Ethereal, Floral, and Peppermint are the seven primary odors
    • Women are usually better at identifying odors than men

    Heightened Smell for Blind Individuals

    • Navigation and experiencing the world through smell can be amplified for individuals with visual impairments

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