AP Psychology Practice Test

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How may one sense influence another according to the principle of sensory interaction?

  1. The sight of food influences how it smells

  2. The taste of food is influenced by its smell

  3. The sound of food enhances its texture

  4. The texture of food alters its taste

The correct answer is: The taste of food is influenced by its smell

According to the principle of sensory interaction, our sensory experiences are interconnected and can influence each other. In this case, the taste of food can be influenced by its smell because of the way our sense of smell and taste are intertwined. However, the other options are incorrect because they do not follow the principle of sensory interaction. The sight of food may enhance our perception of its smell or taste, but it does not directly influence it. The sound of food may enhance our perception of its texture, but it does not directly interact with taste. The texture of food may alter our perception of its taste, but it does not directly influence it according to the principle of sensory interaction.

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