Salt Is Added to Processed Food for All of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

Salt is added to processed food for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A)to balance potassium content.
• B)to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
• C)to enhance flavor.
• D)as a preservative.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the likelihood of a behavior is increased by following it with a pleasurable or rewarding stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a particular behavior.

Positive Punishment

A form of behavior modification that adds an unfavorable outcome or event following an undesired behavior, with the intention of decreasing that behavior in the future.

Negative Punishment

The removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.