According to the Theory of Mood State-Dependent Memory, If You

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to the theory of mood state-dependent memory, if you wanted to maximize your chances of scoring well on an anxiety-provoking exam, which of the following might be helpful?

• A) Remembering times when you felt relaxed, so you can better concentrate on the material at hand
• B) Framing the outcome of the exam in a non-evaluative way, such as a "learning opportunity" rather than a "test"
• C) Framing your mental state as dependent on your exam performance, so you have increased motivation to perform well
• D) Studying the material while feeling anxious, so you will be recalling material in the same emotional state in which you reviewed it

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