When Lisa's boyfriend Aaron said he was leaving to study abroad for a semester, she became extremely anxious. He reassured her that he would be back before she knew it, but nothing he said calmed her down. At a loss for words, Aaron took off his favorite sweatshirt and wrapped it around her. Lisa pressed her nose into the fabric, smiled, and relaxed due to Aaron's ______.
A) active scent
B) scent signature
C) smell adaptation
D) smell resonance

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The term "scent signature" refers to the unique smell of an individual, such as their body odor, which can be calming or familiar to others. In this scenario, Lisa is comforted by the smell of Aaron's sweatshirt, which carries his scent signature. None of the other options accurately describe the phenomenon occurring in this situation.

When Lisa's Boyfriend Aaron Said He Was Leaving to Study