Olfactory Priming Effect: Mechanisms, Influencing Factors, and Application Prospects

As one of the oldest human senses, olfaction plays a crucial role in cognition, emotion, and behavioral regulation. The olfactory priming effect refers to the phenomenon in which exposure to a specific odor influences subsequent cognitive, emotional, or behavioral responses. This paper systematically reviews the fundamental concepts, neurobiological mechanisms, and cognitive psychological explanations of the olfactory priming effect, examining influencing factors such as odor characteristics and individual differences. Classic studies in this field are also discussed. Research findings

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