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The Proust Effect

The Proust Effect

(486 words)
July 17, 2025

The association of smells with memories refers to the phenomenon in which a particular scent triggers the conscious or unconscious recollection of a past event, situation, or emotion. This phenomenon is called the "Proust Effect" (or "Proustian memory"), in reference to the writer Marcel Proust, who vividly recalled detailed childhood memories after dipping a madeleine cookie into tea.Neuropsychological BasisThe olfactory system functions in a unique way compared to other sensory pathways in the

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Nida Üstün

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Crying

(1110 words)
March 18, 2025

Crying is the production of tears by humans as a response to intense emotional reactions. This biological behavior serves as a way for people to express emotions such as emotional pain, happiness, anger, empathy, and many other feelings. Crying is considered a behavior unique to humans, and it produces three main types of tears: basal tears, reflex tears, and emotional tears.Basal Tears:These are tears that constantly lubricate, protect, and help remove foreign particles from the eyes. They serv

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Ahsen Buyurkan

Ahsen Buyurkan

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To cry

(1112 words)
December 20, 2025

Crying is the production of tears by humans as a result of intense emotional responses. This biological behavior manifests as a way for people to express emotions such as sadness, joy, anger, empathy and many others. Crying is considered a uniquely human behavior and involves three types of tears: basal tears, reflex tears and emotional tears. Basal Tears: These are the type of tears that continuously lubricate and protect the eyes while helping to remove foreign particles. Basal tears constantl

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Ahsen Buyurkan

Ahsen Buyurkan

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