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Different Odors

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AP Psychology

Definition

Different odors refer to the various smells that humans can perceive, which can range from pleasant scents like flowers to unpleasant odors like rotten eggs. Our ability to distinguish between these different odors is due to the complex nature of our olfactory system.

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