I had to go through all the topics that I have studied in bachelors as well as masters, for a test. You lectures helped a lot in revising and even adding more to the knowledge. You seriously have cleared some concepts that I was struggling with, despite having studied psychology for around 5 years now.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm studying for my undergrad in psychology at Newcastle Uni and revising for my perception module🤓 lifesaver video explains everything I need!
Wanna share this: Why is drinking cold water after mint painful? The sensation of pain or discomfort you experience after drinking cold water after mint is likely due to a combination of factors: 1- Menthol's Cooling Effect: Mint contains menthol, a compound that tricks your brain into perceiving a cooling sensation. This is because menthol activates the same nerve receptors that respond to cold temperatures. 2- Temperature Contrast: When you drink cold water after consuming mint, the sudden temperature change can intensify the cooling sensation caused by the menthol. This may lead to a heightened perception of cold, which can sometimes be interpreted as discomfort or pain. 3- Tooth Sensitivity: If you have sensitive teeth, the cold water can exacerbate this sensitivity. The combination of the cooling effect from mint and the cold water can make your teeth feel more sensitive or even painful.
What's your perspective on the following, written on one of my slides for experimential psychology: "More than four flavors? No! Only conditioned preference for food; no craving and therefore no natural lower limit (unlike sweet and salty). This applies, for example, to Umami (proteins) and fat."
Without context it's a bit hard to judge (maybe it's presenting a false argument you're supposed to argue against and you're getting me to do it? 😂 But I would disagree with these statements. Unique receptors exist for umami, which means it's not just a conditioned preference, and people certainly have cravings for fat and protein, and even cravings for sweet are often for foods that combine sugar + fat (ice cream, pastries, etc.) rather than just pure sugar. These specific examples are cultural preferences, but they're driven by evolved adaptation to seek out nutrient-rich foods that's universal.
I love how you apply all this to the real world and every day experiences. Please continue to make more. Thank you..
You're welcome, and thanks for the encouragement!
I had to go through all the topics that I have studied in bachelors as well as masters, for a test. You lectures helped a lot in revising and even adding more to the knowledge. You seriously have cleared some concepts that I was struggling with, despite having studied psychology for around 5 years now.
Glad I could help, I hope the test went well!
You have an amazing command in psychology........ Just love to hear ur videos.......
"Children are still doing this idk why" - That sentence got me laughing
Hello, just thought I’d say thanks for the video! I’ve been studying for Exams and this helped me understand taste perception a lot better.
Glad to hear that, best of luck with your exams!
Thank you so much for this video! I'm studying for my undergrad in psychology at Newcastle Uni and revising for my perception module🤓 lifesaver video explains everything I need!
Glad I can help, good luck with your revision!
Very useful for my last ELT before Exams!!
Glad to hear that!
Wanna share this:
Why is drinking cold water after mint painful?
The sensation of pain or discomfort you experience after drinking cold water after mint is likely due to a combination of factors:
1- Menthol's Cooling Effect: Mint contains menthol, a compound that tricks your brain into perceiving a cooling sensation. This is because menthol activates the same nerve receptors that respond to cold temperatures.
2- Temperature Contrast: When you drink cold water after consuming mint, the sudden temperature change can intensify the cooling sensation caused by the menthol. This may lead to a heightened perception of cold, which can sometimes be interpreted as discomfort or pain.
3- Tooth Sensitivity: If you have sensitive teeth, the cold water can exacerbate this sensitivity. The combination of the cooling effect from mint and the cold water can make your teeth feel more sensitive or even painful.
What's your perspective on the following, written on one of my slides for experimential psychology:
"More than four flavors? No! Only conditioned preference for food; no craving and therefore no natural lower limit (unlike sweet and salty). This applies, for example, to Umami (proteins) and fat."
Without context it's a bit hard to judge (maybe it's presenting a false argument you're supposed to argue against and you're getting me to do it? 😂 But I would disagree with these statements. Unique receptors exist for umami, which means it's not just a conditioned preference, and people certainly have cravings for fat and protein, and even cravings for sweet are often for foods that combine sugar + fat (ice cream, pastries, etc.) rather than just pure sugar. These specific examples are cultural preferences, but they're driven by evolved adaptation to seek out nutrient-rich foods that's universal.