The Context-Shift Effect in Memory Is the Finding That Recall

question 7

Multiple Choice

The context-shift effect in memory is the finding that recall can be better if

• A)the context is free from distractions
• B)you switch to a new context when trying to remember something
• C)the context during recall is the same as when the learning took place
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Specific Emotion

A distinct feeling that arises in response to a particular event or circumstance, identifiable by its unique psychological and physiological patterns.

Stanley Schachter

An American psychologist best known for his development of the two-factor theory of emotion, which considers both physiological arousal and cognitive labeling.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that proposes emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for involuntary physiological responses to stimuli, such as heart rate and sweating.