In class,Calvin suddenly started experiencing warm memories of his first girlfriend.After about 15 seconds,he realized that the cause of these memories was that a classmate was wearing the same perfume that his girlfriend used to wear.This illustrates the _____ approach to odor perception.
A)parts-based object recognition
B)valence-centered
C)object-centered
D)place code

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The valence-centered approach to odor perception emphasizes the emotional and affective aspects of odor perception, rather than the specific identification of odors based on their chemical composition or object associations. In this scenario, Calvin's memory and emotional response to the perfume were triggered by the emotional valence of the scent, rather than its specific chemical composition or the object it was associated with.

In Class,Calvin Suddenly Started Experiencing Warm Memories of His First