Chapter 1
From disease to cure
Chapter 2
The brain on memory lane
Chapter 3
The triggers of comfort
Chapter 4
The power of looking back
YOUR GOAL
Master of The science of nostalgia
Ch 3 · The triggers of comfort
futura The Science of Nostalgia
Take me back, take me back! A single sweet scent brings it all right back!
futura Nostalgic tastes vary by culture, but they all trigger the same comforting brain patterns.
futura Music heard during our teenage years binds deeply to our identity and brain chemistry.
Fun Fact
Teenage music: Brains are so sensitive during our teenage years that the music we hear then remains our favorite for life.
Glossary
odor (noun)
A distinctive smell, especially one that is of a particular quality. In 1908, Sigmund Freud recognized that this sensory cue is deeply connected to our emotional states.
A distinctive smell, especially one that is of a particular quality. In 1908, Sigmund Freud recognized that this sensory cue is deeply connected to our emotional states.
Quiz
What is the psychological term for remembering the most memories from ages 10 to 25?
Quiz
Which hormone, associated with social bonding, is released when sharing nostalgic memories?