Which of these is an example of synesthesia?
A)Someone cannot hear the difference between the notes B and B-flat.
B)Someone can localize the direction of the note B, but not B-flat.
C)Someone says that B-flat tastes like a tomato.
D)A sound, such as B-flat, seems to last long after the stimulus ends.

Question

Which of these is an example of synesthesia?​
A)Someone cannot hear the difference between the notes B and B-flat.
B)​Someone can localize the direction of the note B, but not B-flat.
C)​Someone says that B-flat tastes like a tomato.
D)​A sound, such as B-flat, seems to last long after the stimulus ends.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Synesthesia involves the blending of sensory experiences, such as associating colors with letters or tastes with sounds. In this case, associating a taste with a specific note is an example of synesthesia. (A) is an example of a hearing impairment, (B) could potentially be related to auditory processing but is not an example of synesthesia, and (D) could be related to auditory perception but is not specific to synesthesia.

Which of These Is an Example of Synesthesia?​

Which of These Is an Example of Synesthesia?