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Sweet and Bitter Tastes in AP Psychology

Written by the Fiveable Content Team
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team

Definition

Sweet and bitter tastes refer to two of the five basic taste sensations perceived by our taste buds. Sweetness is associated with sugars, while bitterness can be experienced from substances such as coffee or dark chocolate.

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