The science of nostalgia
Chapter 1
From disease to cure
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Chapter 2
The brain on memory lane
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Chapter 3
The triggers of comfort
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Chapter 4
The power of looking back
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The science of nostalgia
Ch 2 · The brain on memory lane
Fun Fact
Scent and memory: The olfactory bulb is the only sensory system with direct, immediate access to the brain's emotional center.
Glossary
hippocampus (noun)
A curved structure in the temporal lobe of the brain that is associated with learning and memory. During fMRI scans, researchers observed this structure lighting up when subjects recalled comforting childhood experiences.
A curved structure in the temporal lobe of the brain that is associated with learning and memory. During fMRI scans, researchers observed this structure lighting up when subjects recalled comforting childhood experiences.
Quiz
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for encoding and retrieving nostalgic memories?
Quiz
What brain region, associated with reward processing, lights up during nostalgic reflection?