Which of the Following Represents a Food Choice Based on Negative

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a food choice based on negative association?

• A) A tourist from China rejects a hamburger due to unfamiliarity.
• B) A child spits out his mashed potatoes because they taste too salty.
• C) A teenager grudgingly accepts an offer for an ice cream cone to avoid offending a close friend.
• D) An elderly gentleman refuses a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because this food was a staple in the poor family he grew up in.

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Definitions:

Formed An Attachment

The development of a close emotional bond between individuals, such as between a child and caregiver, influencing social and emotional development.

Parental Figure

An adult who assumes the role of a parent in a child's life, which can include biological parents, adoptive parents, and other caregivers.

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness or satisfaction derived from experiences that are enjoyable or fulfilling.

Comfort

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress.