Synaesthesia or synesthesia, is a mental condition where sounds, letters, tastes or smells create other sensations like colour, texture, or taste. There are different types of synestheisa, including where you taste blueberries when you hear a specific piano note, or when you hear something, you smell something else. Many of your five senses can be linked creating different types of synestheisa conditions. People with synesthesia (known as synesthetes), experience the world differently, where their senses are hooked up to each other in ways where one sensory source produces another result – such as tasting sounds or hearing colours. DISCLAIMER: The information in this is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional Writer: Caitlin McColl Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: Aury YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong REFERENCES: Bancroft, J (2019, sept 5) 16 colorful facts you should know about synesthesia. Ranker.com https://www.ranker.com/list/what-is-synesthesia/jacobybancroft Synesthi, M. (2012, Sept 10) Disadvantages to Synesthesia. Listverse. https://listverse.com/2012/09/02/10-disadvantages-to-synesthesia/ Synesthesia: the crossing of the senses- One of the 9 most extraordinary abilities of humans. Fun Facts – Synesthesia https://space-timesynesthesia.weebly.com/fun-facts.html (Accessed 2021/09/09) Horn, A (2021, may 17) The Many Types of Synesthesia Explained. Better Help.com https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/synesthesia/the-many-types-of-synesthesia-explained/ Gregoire, C (2015, Sept 1) Yes, You Can Teach Yourself Synesthesia (And Here’s Why You Should) https://www.huffpost.com/entry/a-neuroscientists-guide-to-developing-synesthesia_n_55e4b004e4b0aec9f35429c9 (n.d.). Types of Synesthesia. Synesthesia.com https://synesthesia.com/blog/types-of-synesthesia/ (Accessed 2021/09/09) Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go
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