AP Psych: Taste Perception Experiment

Summary

In this engaging water taste test, participants are asked to distinguish between three types of water: Fiji, Smart Water, and Crystal Geyser. The script reveals a humorous twist when all samples are actually Crystal Geyser, challenging the tasters' perceptions. Despite initial preferences, the tasters are surprised to find that their favorite 'plain' water is identical to the others, highlighting the subjective nature of taste. The video also includes a Pepsi vs. Coke challenge, adding to the fun and unpredictability of the experiment.

Takeaways

• 💧 The script involves a taste test comparing three types of water: Fiji water, Smart water, and Crystal Geyser.
• 🤔 The participant initially expresses a preference for Smart water due to its plain and flavorless nature.
• 😖 The participant dislikes Crystal Geyser because of its metallic taste.
• 🌍 The participant finds Fiji water to have an earthy taste, suggesting it's cleaner compared to the others.
• 😱 A twist is introduced when the participant is told all three waters are actually Crystal Geyser, challenging their initial perceptions.
• 🔍 A further test involves distinguishing between tap water and bottled water, with the participant favoring the taste of what they believe to be bottled water.
• 😌 The participant is surprised to learn that both samples in the second test are bottled water, specifically from Arrowhead and Selena.
• 🎥 The script mentions recording the experiment for a class, indicating an educational or demonstrative purpose.
• 😉 The participant consents to being recorded for the experiment, showing their agreement to participate.
• 🥤 A comparison between different types of cola is also mentioned, suggesting a similar taste test approach for other beverages.
• 😂 The script ends with humor, as the participant realizes all waters tasted the same despite their initial distinctions.

Q & A

What are the three types of water mentioned in the script?

The three types of water mentioned are Fiji water, Smart water, and Crystal Geyser.

What is the preference of the person in the script regarding the taste of the water?

The person in the script prefers Smart water because it is plain and lacks any strong flavor, unlike Crystal Geyser which they find to have a metallic taste.

Why does the person in the script not like Crystal Geyser water?

The person finds Crystal Geyser water to have a metallic taste, which they do not prefer.

What does the person in the script think about the taste of Fiji water?

The person feels that Fiji water has an earthy taste and is cleaner, but it is not as plain as Smart water.

What was the surprising revelation about the waters when the person was told they were all Crystal Geyser?

The person was surprised and did not believe that all three waters could be Crystal Geyser, as they tasted different to them.

What was the purpose of the experiment involving tap water and bottled water?

The purpose was to determine which of the two, tap water or bottled water, tasted fresher and had no additional flavors or impurities.

What was the person's initial guess about the tap water and bottled water?

The person guessed that the one on their left was tap water because it tasted tougher and had a slight taste that reminded them of dishwater.

What was the person's reaction when told that both samples were actually bottled water?

The person was surprised and did not believe it, stating that both tasted the same and did not seem to be from a tap.

What was the person's final preference among the waters after the experiment?

The person's final preference was tap water, as they found it to be the best tasting among the options presented.

What was the twist in the experiment when the person was told all three waters were the same?

The twist was that despite the person's distinct preferences and tastes, all three waters were actually the same, challenging their initial perceptions.

What was the person's reaction to the final reveal of all waters being the same?

The person expressed disbelief and accused the experimenter of lying, showing surprise and possibly a bit of disappointment in the outcome.