The Fallibility of Gustatory Perception (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What are papillae on the tongue?
What are papillae on the tongue?
Raised bumps that contain taste buds
How many taste buds must a person have in the measured area to be classified as a supertaster?
How many taste buds must a person have in the measured area to be classified as a supertaster?
More than 35 taste buds
What percentage of the population are average tasters?
What percentage of the population are average tasters?
50%
Why do supertasters often add more salt to their food?
Why do supertasters often add more salt to their food?
Salt helps mask bitter flavours
What types of foods do non-tasters tend to seek out?
What types of foods do non-tasters tend to seek out?
Foods high in sugar and fat
What is top-down processing in taste perception?
What is top-down processing in taste perception?
Using expectations to interpret senses
What happens when top-down and bottom-up processing conflict in food illusions?
What happens when top-down and bottom-up processing conflict in food illusions?
Judgement of flavour becomes confused
What is miraculin extracted from?
What is miraculin extracted from?
West African miracle berry pulp
When does miraculin activate sweet receptors?
When does miraculin activate sweet receptors?
In acidic pH conditions
How can miraculin benefit supertasters?
How can miraculin benefit supertasters?
Make bitter foods taste sweeter