The Tendency to Recall Information Better If One Is in the Same

question 124

Multiple Choice

The tendency to recall information better if one is in the same pharmacological or psychological state as when the information was encoded is known as _____

• A)the serial position effect.
• B)the state-dependent memory effect.
• C)the psychedelic effect.
• D)the context effect.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, involved in muscle activation, learning, and memory.

Nicotine

An addictive chemical found in tobacco products that stimulates the brain and enhances feelings of pleasure and arousal.

Monoamine

A category of neurotransmitter that includes serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which play key roles in regulating mood, arousal, and cognition.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter important for brain and muscle function, involved in arousal, attention, memory, and motivation.