Mood-Dependent Memory Is __________

question 31

Multiple Choice

Mood-dependent memory is __________.

• A)finding it easier to remember things when your moods at encoding and retrieval are the same
• B)improved access to information in long-term memory that is consistent with one's current mood
• C)better memory retrieval when one is in a positive mood
• D)better memory retrieval when one is in a negative mood

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Definitions:

Compulsive Behaviors

Actions repeatedly performed in a ritualistic manner, often in response to an obsessive thought or anxiety, despite a desire to resist them.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, the process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Fear-Learning Experiences

Psychological processes by which individuals learn to fear something through direct experiences or observations.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, particularly those related to survival, such as fear and aggression.