In the Past, Ketchup Formed an Unbecoming "Scum" on Its

Multiple Choice

In the past, ketchup formed an unbecoming "scum" on its surface when exposed to air, so manufacturers created the traditionally shaped ketchup bottle with the narrow opening. When chemicals were developed to reduce this oxidation, it was then possible to sell ketchup in more conveniently shaped containers. Customers, however, rejected bottles that didn't have the traditional ketchup shape. This is an example of the power of ________ in the marketplace.

A) sensory overload
B) thresholds
C) hyperreality
D) schema