Self-control

Charlie and Jordan discuss Thanksgiving, focusing on self-control in eating. A Caltech study reveals that taste influences food choices faster than health considerations. The study suggests that quicker consideration of health benefits can lead to healthier choices. The video concludes with a humorous exchange about Thanksgiving traditions.

What humorous term does Jordan use to describe his eating habits during Thanksgiving?

• Human vacuum cleaner

• Human garbage disposal

• Human food processor

• Human trash compactor

What did the Caltech researchers ask participants to rate the foods on?

• Taste, healthfulness, and cost

• Taste, cost, and appearance

• Taste, healthfulness, and preference

• Taste, appearance, and preference

How much earlier did taste influence the cursor movement compared to healthiness in the study?

• 250 milliseconds

• 200 milliseconds

• 150 milliseconds

• 100 milliseconds

What percentage of students in the study were never influenced by health in their food choices?

• 32%

• 50%

• 25%

• 40%

What potential change do researchers suggest could influence how quickly people consider health information?

• Color-coded health ratings

• Simplified nutritional facts

• Larger food labels

• More visible calorie information