Exploring the Interplay Between Emotions and Chemosensory Stimuli |
Rachel Herz Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University Medical School, , , |
I will review basic methods for examining how emotions can influence chemosensory perception and how chemosensory stimuli can influence emotional states and provide illustrative examples from taste and olfactory research. I will then discuss new work using olfactory virtual reality that demonstrates heightened emotional outcomes. I will conclude by reviewing the importance of considering individual differences and external factors when evaluating emotional responses in chemosensory research. |