Which of the following statements about odor imagery is correct?
A)Most people can create a mental image of a smell on command.
B)When concentrating on the imagery of an odor, people show activity in the olfactory nerve.
C)People who reported engagement in olfactory imagery showed brain activity in the piriform cortex.
D)Olfactory imagery happens involuntarily, and people don't realize it is created internally.

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Studies have shown that people who reported engaging in olfactory imagery (creating mental images of smells) showed activity in the piriform cortex, which is involved in processing odors. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they either overgeneralize, present incorrect information, or present a view that is not supported by research.

Which of the Following Statements About Odor Imagery Is Correct