Our Sense of Taste Was Once Thought to Involve Only

question 496

Multiple Choice

Our sense of taste was once thought to involve only the following four sensations of

• A) sweet, salty, starch, and bitter.
• B) salty, fatty, bitter, and sweet.
• C) sour, bitter, sweet, and starchy.
• D) bitter, sweet, sour, and salty.

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Definitions:

Algorithm

A set of step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving a problem or completing a task, often used in computing and mathematical problem-solving.

Hypotheses

Proposals or predictions that are tested through scientific research, forming the basis for experimentation.

Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often at the cost of accuracy or completeness.

Mental Representations

Internal depictions in the mind of information or experiences, such as visuals, words, or concepts.