Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Interindividual differences in acuity for odor and aroma.

K J Burdach, E P Köster, J H Kroeze

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study developed a sensory test to measure olfactory acuity, successfully differentiating individuals with low, medium, and high smell sensitivity. The test utilized various aromas and concentrations for nasal and oral stimulation.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Is Novelty Detection Important in Long-Term Odor Memory?

    Brain sciences·2021
    Same author

    Training for more accurate visual fat estimation in meat.

    Meat science·2011
    Same author

    Food memory and its relation with age and liking: an incidental learning experiment with children, young and elderly people.

    Appetite·2008
    Same author

    Effect of sensory education on willingness to taste novel food in children.

    Appetite·2008
    Same author

    Perceived stimulus complexity and food preference development.

    Acta psychologica·2006
    Same author

    Does olfactory memory depend on remembering odors?

    Chemical senses·2005

    Area of Science:

    • Sensory Science
    • Olfactory Research
    • Psychophysics

    Background:

    • Olfactory acuity assessment is crucial for understanding sensory perception.
    • Existing tests may not adequately differentiate varying levels of olfactory sensitivity.
    • Standardized methods are needed for reliable odor and aroma detection evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a sensory test for measuring olfactory acuity.
    • To assess the test's ability to differentiate between subjects with varying olfactory sensitivity.
    • To evaluate the reliability and intercorrelations of different olfactory stimulation methods.

    Main Methods:

    • A sensory test comprising 4 subtests (2 nasal, 2 oral) was administered to 27 subjects.
    • Each subtest included 28 olfactory detection tasks using 4 substances (lemon, rum, ethyl butyrate, amyl acetate) at 7 concentrations.
    • Tap water and sugared tap water served as solvents.

    Main Results:

    • The olfactory acuity test effectively differentiated subjects into low, medium, and high sensitivity groups.
    • High intercorrelations were found among test substances and high split-half reliabilities for subtests.
    • Moderate to low intercorrelations among subtests suggested intraindividual variations in olfactory sensitivity.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed test is a valid tool for assessing olfactory acuity.
    • Intraindividual variability influences olfactory sensitivity across different stimulation types.
    • Findings inform the design of future odor and aroma acuity tests.

    Related Experiment Videos