Been there, came back. Of possible interest to psychologists is the effect of anosmia on hunger. Teaser at http://personal.ecu.edu/wuenschk/Anosmia-Hunger.htm .
Usually the gustatory sense remains intact after such an accident, so it is a bit more than texture and temperature. In my experience, the flavor of foods in the absence of olfaction is like seeing a rainbow in black and white. It is not just the experience of foods that is altered, however, When I lost, and then regained, my sense of smell, I learned that many of our interactions with the natural world, especially with other people, are, in part, olfactory. Some of those who have lost their sense of smell greatly miss that olfactory component, and fall into depression as a result of the anosmia. Cheers, Karl W. ________________________________ From: Jim Matiya [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:25 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] anosmia There was an interesting article (Taking Scent for Granted) in USA Today about a woman who was jogging, got hit by a car, and consequently lost her sense of smell. She described some of her symptoms...food was reduced to texture and temperature and coffee is bitter hot water. Jim Jim Matiya [http://graphics.hotmail.com/i.p.emwink.gif] Florida Gulf Coast University [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Using David Myers' texts for AP Psychology? Go to http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/cppsych/ High School Psychology and Advanced Psychology Graphic Organizers, Pacing Guides, and Daily Lesson Plans archived at www.Teaching-Point.net<http://www.teaching-point.net/> --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
