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How animal identifiability affects children's food choices
Naming a chicken and describing its favorite habits is enough to make preschoolers choose poultry less often. This effect translates into verbal declarations and actual meal choices, but food preferences still most often win over empathy, according to a new paper by researchers from SWPS University. Understanding how children connect living animals to the food on their plates reveals fascinating insights into early cognitive development and empathy. Researchers explored whether personalization changes behavior during mealtime.