In Chapter 6, We Learned That Some Taste Preferences (Such

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Essay

In Chapter 6, we learned that some taste preferences (such as a liking for sweets) are universal-a part of our evolutionary heritage. Others are a matter of culture. When Thurston attends a dinner at a Japanese restaurant, he is fascinated as the chef prepares the food on a grill in front of him. When the appetizers are served, Thurston enjoys the raw oysters, but he cannot imagine eating the raw sea urchins and raw octopus that his friends are savoring. Use learning theory to explain the differences between Thurston's taste in foods and that of his friends.

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Definitions:

Wheat

A cereal grain that is a worldwide staple food, used for making products like bread, pasta, and pastry due to its gluten content.

Acre

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Western Europe

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Average Variable Cost

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