Polly is sure she knows the name of the aroma wafting through the kitchen.She knows she likes a spice heavy in this aroma on some foods, but she cannot recall the name of the aroma.Polly is experiencing ______.
A)phantom smells
B)illusory olfaction
C)tip-of-the-nose phenomenon.
D)phantosmia

Question

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The tip-of-the-nose phenomenon refers to the experience of being unable to recall a familiar smell, even though you can identify it once you are reminded of its name.

Answer: A
 Phantom smells, also known as olfactory hallucinations, refer to the perception of odor when there is no stimulus present.

Both B and D refer to the same experience of perceiving smells that aren't present in the environment. However, the term "illusory olfaction" is not commonly used in scientific literature, while "phantosmia" is a specific medical term used to describe olfactory hallucinations that are caused by a medical condition. Therefore, neither B nor D are the best choice in this scenario.

Polly Is Sure She Knows the Name of the Aroma