Acquired tastes refer to preferences for certain foods or drinks that are initially unappealing but become enjoyable over time due to repeated exposure and familiarity.
Related terms
Exposure Effect: The exposure effect is the psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases our liking for it.
Taste Aversion: Taste aversion refers to the strong dislike or avoidance of a specific food or drink after associating it with negative experiences like illness.
Classical Conditioning: Classical conditioning is a learning process in which an association is formed between a neutral stimulus and an involuntary response, leading to a conditioned response.