Abstract
In the present work we present an overview of experimental findings corroborating olfactory imagery observations with the visual and auditory modalities. Overall, the results indicate that imagery of olfactory information share many features with those observed in the primary senses although some major differences are evident. One such difference pertains to the considerable individual differences observed, with the majority being unable to reproduce olfactory information in their mind. Here, we highlight factors that are positively related to an olfactory imagery capacity, such as semantic knowledge, perceptual experience, and olfactory interest that may serve as potential moderators of the large individual variation.
Highlights
In the present work we present an overview of experimental findings corroborating olfactory imagery observations with the visual and auditory modalities
We propose that olfactory imagery is radically different in one important aspect; the large individual variation in the capacity to form olfactory images
The results showed that individuals that cooked had shorter response times than musical and controls in judgments associated with olfactory imagery, but not auditory imagery, whereas response times in auditory imagery were shorter for the musical group
Summary
Similar ratings between perceived and imagined odors scaling between perception and imagery. states of the US Shepard and Chipman (1970). musical timbre Halpern et al (2004). Similar ratings between perceived and imagined odors scaling between perception and imagery. States of the US Shepard and Chipman (1970). Musical timbre Halpern et al (2004). Carrasco and Ridout (1993), Sugiyama et al (2006)
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