Question

Randolf is walking down the street of his hometown, after being away for several years, when he smells the scent of freshly baked pie coming from a local baker. He suddenly has vivid memories of walking down this street as a child, holding both of his parents’ hands, and swinging between them, feeling relaxed and happy. This is because the sense of smell projects directly to the ________, which is responsible for ________ memories.

Answer 1

Answer:

This is because the sense of smell projects directly to the limbic system, which is responsible for emotional memories.

Explanation:

The description of the memories is related with emotions

"He suddenly has vivid memories .... as a child, ...feeling relaxed and happy"

And emotional life, motivation and olfaction are housed in limbic system.