Which of the Following Is Likely to Be True of Supertasters

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to be true of supertasters, compared to average individuals?

• A)They tend to eat more vegetables.
• B)They tend to have a high risk of cardiovascular disease, due to overeating.
• C)They are less likely to enjoy sweets.
• D)They are more likely to smoke.

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The smallest level of stimulus that can be detected by a sense, such as the lightest touch or faintest sound perceivable.

Hearing

The physiological process by which sound waves are translated into electrical signals that the brain interprets as sound.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, representing the ratio between two quantities and often used to describe noise levels.

Air Pressure Waves

Variations in the pressure of air that are primarily responsible for the propagation of sound.