Visual
What sense do you use to watch TV?
Sight
What sense do you use to hear music?
Hearing
What sense helps you smell fresh-baked cookies?
Smell
What sense helps you taste food?
Taste
What sense lets you feel whether something is soft or rough?
Touch
True or False: Your eyes take in information, but your brain helps you figure out what you're actually seeing
True
Name a sound that makes you happy.
Open-Ended!
True or False: Smells can sometimes bring back memories or affect how you feel.
True
Name one food you could eat every day.
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Would you rather touch a fluffy blanket or a wet sponge?
True or False: Everyone responds to visual environments in exactly the same way.
False
Which would probably be more overwhelming: one person talking or five people talking at the same time?
Five people, although everyone is different
Name a smell that reminds you of a good memory.
:)
What are the five basic tastes?
Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, savory/umami
Name three different things your skin can tell you about an object.
Texture, temperature, pressure, etc.
Which would probably be more visually calming: a room with 50 things on the walls or a room with very little on the walls?
No single right answer! Explain why.
You're trying to sleep and someone is playing loud music. Name one thing you could do to reduce the noise.
What would you do?
You're walking past a bakery and suddenly smell something that reminds you of home. What happened?
The smell triggered a memory/association
Why might food taste different when you have a stuffy nose?
Smell contributes to flavor
You're feeling restless and squeezing a stress ball. Which sensory system are you using?
Tactile
Name ONE thing you could change in your environment if there was too much visual information.
Free Response!
If you could create your own “sensory soundtrack,” what song or sound would you put on it?
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If you could bottle ONE smell to take with you on a road trip, what would it be?
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You're stressed and craving your favorite comfort food. What senses are involved when you eat it?
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What's one type of touch or texture that you personally find calming?
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