Question

Randolf is walking down the street of his hometown, after being away for several years, when he smells the scent of freshly baked pie coming from a local baker. He suddenly has vivid memories of walking down this street as a child, holding both of his parents' hands, and swinging between them, feeling relaxed and happy. This is because the sense of smell projects directly to the _____, which is responsible for _____ memories.

Answer 1

Answer:

limbic field; emotional

Explanation:

Limbic field: the term limbic field or system is described as an entirely different and complex structural set which are being found in an individual's brain, more precisely on both the sides of an individual's thalamus (brain) beneath the cerebrum. The limbic field of an individual's brain involves the amygdala, the hypothalamus, the hippocampus, and other associated areas.

Limbic field carries out three different functions including stimulation or arousal, emotions, and memories.

Emotional memory: In psychology, the term "emotional memory" is described as an individual's memories related to different experiences that generally triggers an emotional reaction. Emotional memories are the capability of an individual to remember his or her episodic memories.