Olfactory Psychophysics

摘要

Within the last 20 years, standardized means for assessing olfactory function have become generally available. In this paper, I describe numerous psychophysical test procedures that have been employed to measure olfactory function. Emphasis is placed on practical psychophysical tests used to assess olfactory function in academic, industrial, and clinical settings. Issues related to test reliability are discussed, along with variables known to influence test scores.