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What happens when the brain recognizes a smell as good?
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?
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?
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?
What role do deodorants play in the context of smell?
In adolescence, which of the following smells is associated with the experience of growing up?
In adolescence, which of the following smells is associated with the experience of growing up?
How does the act of smelling relate to societal standards?
How does the act of smelling relate to societal standards?
Which of the following is a reaction of infants towards smells?
Which of the following is a reaction of infants towards smells?
What type of products are used to regulate smells in society?
What type of products are used to regulate smells in society?
What can be inferred about capitalist products in relation to consumer preferences?
What can be inferred about capitalist products in relation to consumer preferences?
Which of the following smells is typically associated with low-class experiences?
Which of the following smells is typically associated with low-class experiences?
In the context of smell, what is meant by 'gendered' experiences?
In the context of smell, what is meant by 'gendered' experiences?
How is smell often racialized in society?
How is smell often racialized in society?
What factors overdetermine the concept of 'Smell of Home'?
What factors overdetermine the concept of 'Smell of Home'?
Which of the following smells would likely be deemed illegal in many societies?
Which of the following smells would likely be deemed illegal in many societies?
What is meant by the term 'ethnicized' when discussing smell?
What is meant by the term 'ethnicized' when discussing smell?
What is the significance of high-end smells in societal hierarchy?
What is the significance of high-end smells in societal hierarchy?
What distinguishes 'bayan' from 'bansa'?
What distinguishes 'bayan' from 'bansa'?
What is the role of olfactory receptor cells?
What is the role of olfactory receptor cells?
What occurs during the habituation process in olfactory perception?
What occurs during the habituation process in olfactory perception?
How many primary odors are identified in human olfactory perception?
How many primary odors are identified in human olfactory perception?
Which factor affects individual odor feelings?
Which factor affects individual odor feelings?
What is a notable difference between olfactory receptor genes in humans and mice?
What is a notable difference between olfactory receptor genes in humans and mice?
In what aspect do pregnant women exhibit changes regarding smell?
In what aspect do pregnant women exhibit changes regarding smell?
What does the olfactory bulb do?
What does the olfactory bulb do?
What does Classen suggest about the role of smell in society?
What does Classen suggest about the role of smell in society?
What is the 'Oriental Express' in the context of the content?
What is the 'Oriental Express' in the context of the content?
According to the description, what quality did Teresa of Avila possess?
According to the description, what quality did Teresa of Avila possess?
What does the concept of 'odor of sanctity' imply in Christianity?
What does the concept of 'odor of sanctity' imply in Christianity?
What aspect of Marcel Proust's work relates to memory?
What aspect of Marcel Proust's work relates to memory?
What unique perspective did Helen Keller have regarding smell?
What unique perspective did Helen Keller have regarding smell?
What does McPhee characterize US culture as?
What does McPhee characterize US culture as?
What significance do odors have according to Howes?
What significance do odors have according to Howes?
Flashcards
Sense of Smell
Sense of Smell
A chemosensory phenomenon where specialized sensory cells (olfactory sensory neurons) in the nose send signals to the brain.
Social Basis of Smell
Social Basis of Smell
Our brains are trained to associate smells with desirability or undesirability based on social standards.
Smell's Role in Art Perception
Smell's Role in Art Perception
Smell is generally considered the least useful sense in judging art.
Smell and Social Hierarchies
Smell and Social Hierarchies
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Smell and Infant Development
Smell and Infant Development
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Smell and Teenagers
Smell and Teenagers
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Smell and Adulthood
Smell and Adulthood
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Smell-controlling Products
Smell-controlling Products
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Smell regulation by state
Smell regulation by state
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Capitalist products and smell
Capitalist products and smell
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Low-class smells
Low-class smells
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High-end sector smells
High-end sector smells
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Gendered smells
Gendered smells
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Racialized smells
Racialized smells
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Smell and religion
Smell and religion
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Smell and generations
Smell and generations
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Bayan
Bayan
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Olfactory Receptor Cells
Olfactory Receptor Cells
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Olfactory Nerve
Olfactory Nerve
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Odor Perception (two-step)
Odor Perception (two-step)
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Olfactory Bulb
Olfactory Bulb
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Habituation (Smell)
Habituation (Smell)
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Seven Primary Odors
Seven Primary Odors
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Olfactory Cortex
Olfactory Cortex
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Immigrant body odor
Immigrant body odor
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Smell and social class
Smell and social class
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Oriental Express
Oriental Express
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Smell of Sanctity
Smell of Sanctity
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Teresa of Avila's fragrance
Teresa of Avila's fragrance
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Smell & Memory (Proust)
Smell & Memory (Proust)
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Helen Keller's sense of smell
Helen Keller's sense of smell
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Smell as a Fallen Angel
Smell as a Fallen Angel
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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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Description
Explore the fascinating world of smell and its significance from infancy to adulthood. This quiz covers the biological, social, and phenomenological aspects of olfaction, highlighting how smell influences our experiences and interactions. Challenge your knowledge on how different life stages perceive and respond to odors.