The Glycemic Index of a Food Can Be Measured by Comparing

question 49

Multiple Choice

The glycemic index of a food can be measured by comparing the increase in one's blood glucose levels after consuming a carbohydrate to that caused by a reference food such as:

• A) potato chips.
• B) a banana.
• C) ice cream.
• D) oatmeal.
• E) white bread.

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Definitions:

Interposition

A visual cue in which one object partially covers another, leading the observer to perceive it as closer.

Weber's Law

A principle of perception that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.

Fechner's Law

A principle in psychophysics stating that the perceived intensity of a stimulus changes proportionally to the logarithm of the actual stimulus intensity.

Thorndike's Law

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.