Emotion Has Multiple Effects on the Encoding and Retrieval of Memories

question 49

Multiple Choice

Emotion has multiple effects on the encoding and retrieval of memories. Which of the following is most likely to occur during the recall of everyday emotional events?

• A) amnesia
• B) repression
• C) decreased accuracy in recall
• D) accurate recall of the event's gist (i.e., the emotional event's center), but relatively poor recall of the event's background details ("periphery")

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Definitions:

Right Brain Dominant

Referring to individuals who are more inclined towards creativity, intuition, and holistic thinking, characteristics associated with the right hemisphere of the brain.

Short-Term Memory

A type of temporary memory that holds a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Long-Term Memory

A part of the memory system capable of storing large amounts of information for long periods of time.

Association

A connection or relationship between two ideas, things, events, or people, often highlighting how the existence or change in one can affect the other.