What Is the Purpose of Adding EDTA to Prepared Foods

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of adding EDTA to prepared foods?

• A)to keep ions such as Ca²⁺ in solution so the foods look good
• B)to complex trace metal ions that catalyze decomposition reactions
• C)to complex iron (III)ions so they can catalyze protein decomposition on cooking
• D)to aid in browning of the surface during cooking
• E)to prevent dissolution of the container in the food when stored for long periods of time

Recognize the functions of the psyche as discussed by Jung.

Understand the formation and role of complexes in personal development.

Distinguish between rational and nonrational psychological functions.

Explore Jung’s perspective on individuation and self-realization.

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Definitions:

Third Variable Problem

The circumstance where a variable that has not been measured accounts for the relationship between two other variables. Third variables are also known as confounds.

American Psychological Association

A professional organization representing psychology in the United States, aimed at advancing psychology as a science, a profession, and as a means of promoting health and human welfare.

APA Guidelines

Standards set by the American Psychological Association that govern ethics, research, and practice within the field of psychology.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological framework that focuses on mental processes such as perception, memory, and thinking, as essential components in understanding behavior.