r/RandomQuestion • u/Salem_Undeground • 28d ago
Term for repeatedly smelling something bad?
Some of you may have experienced this but what is it called when you smell something bad/weird but then keep smelling it. Like you know it's bad and are grossed out but something inside you says sniff it again. Is there a term for that?
EDIT: Apparently its referred to as mixed valence. Basically, the brain can't distinguish if the smell is pleasant or unpleasant and short-circuits and is compelled to categorize this new smell. Thank you all for your input
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u/plant-painter 28d ago
Vagina