Assignment Task
TASK
Background: When people are asked which sense (i.e., touch, taste, smell, sight, or hearing) they could live without, most indicate their sense of smell. Such anecdotal findings suggest that the sense of smell is the least important of our senses and we could live normal lives without it. However, the importance of the sense of smell (termed olfactory ability) has become apparent to millions of people around the globe who experienced smell loss as one of the symptoms of long-COVID. So, does living without a sense of smell impact one’s wellbeing? If so, to what extent?
Question:
Does permanently having no sense of smell compromise a person’s wellbeing? Support your position by discussing three different aspects of life where one’s wellbeing may or may not be impacted by having no sense of smell.
Select three different life aspects from the list below.
- Eating and/or drinking
- Psychological health
- Social engagement
- Sexual health (e.g., engagement, enjoyment)
- Physical health
A different citation is required for each of the three aspects of a person’s life that are mentioned. For example, if you discuss physical, psychological and social engagement, each of the three aspects will need to be supported by a different peer-reviewed research article.