Applying the Biopsychosocial Model to Gustatory Perception (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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Why is gustation described as a multisensorial process?
Why is gustation described as a multisensorial process?
It relies on taste buds and smell
Approximately how long does each taste bud last before being regenerated?
Approximately how long does each taste bud last before being regenerated?
10 days
Why do elderly people often report that food tastes bland?
Why do elderly people often report that food tastes bland?
They lack sufficient taste buds
What percentage of people are born with more taste buds than average?
What percentage of people are born with more taste buds than average?
25%
When viral infections cause loss of taste, what is typically affected?
When viral infections cause loss of taste, what is typically affected?
The sense of smell
How does pregnancy typically affect taste sensitivity?
How does pregnancy typically affect taste sensitivity?
Increased bitter, decreased sweet
What hormone do comfort foods trigger the release of?
What hormone do comfort foods trigger the release of?
Dopamine
How did cartoon characters on packaging affect children's taste perception in research studies?
How did cartoon characters on packaging affect children's taste perception in research studies?
More positive experiences with the food
What does food culture encompass?
What does food culture encompass?
Attitudes, behaviours, customs & values
Historically, why did Thai cuisine develop as characteristically spicy?
Historically, why did Thai cuisine develop as characteristically spicy?
Chilis preserved food & killed bacteria