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A person smells freshly baked bread and is immediately transported back to a vivid, emotional memory of their childhood. Which of the following best explains why the sense of smell can trigger such powerful and immediate emotional memories?
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A person smells freshly baked bread and is immediately transported back to a vivid, emotional memory of their childhood. Which of the following best explains why the sense of smell can trigger such powerful and immediate emotional memories?
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