Subjective Evaluation - PART 2 Flashcards
Enumerate individual differences
- Gender
- Age
- Physiological state
- Genetics
(Gender) More _ than _ are supertasters
More women than men are “supertasters”
(Gender) tend to have more highly developed language skills
Women
(Gender)
Measurements and judgments made by _ assessors particularly in relation to flavor and odor properties were shown be more inconsistent (related to pregnancy or menstrual cycle)
Female
Answer an individual difference that correlates to:
Taste, smell, sound and sight sensitivities varies
Age
__ may have very strong reactions to some odors and flavors
Young children and babies
Individual difference correlated to:
hunger, illness, fatigue, stress
Physiological state
__ were shown to find certain
foods more acceptable and to be more influenced by odors.
Hungry people
___ can markedly affect perceptiom
Illness
Individual difference that correlates to:
Effect of dentition in chewing behavior
Physiological state
Individual difference that is likely to influence sensory perception
Genetics
Individual difference associated with:
Asian vs Caucasians vs Mediterranean
Genetics
Subjects rate samples using the middle point of scale and avoid using the extreme ends
Central tendency
Elements of personality and attitude
- Social conditioning
- Motivation
- Mood
Social background, cultural experiences, and religious belief can affect sensory perceptions
Social conditioning
Innate aspect of an individual’s personality but is highly influenced by the environment
Motivation
Subconsciously influence assessor’s performance by reducing their concentration, and therefore, their ability to discriminate.
Mood
Requirements in a subjective evaluation
Facilities
Panelists
Samples