The Effect of Mood-Context on Visual Recognition and Recall Memory

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ID10123949
AuthorsSarita Robinson (0000-0002-4237-5412, corresponding author), Sarita J Robinson (a University of Central Lancashire), Lucy J L Rollings (a University of Central Lancashire)
Year2010
Volume138
Issue1
Pages66-79
Publication date2010-12-29
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of General Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-1309 • E-ISSN: 1940-0888
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00221309.2010.534405
PMID21404950
OpenAlexW2139181902
LanguageEN
References cited35

Although it is widely known that memory is enhanced when encoding and retrieval occur in the same state, the impact of elevated stress/arousal is less understood. This study explores mood-dependent memory's effects on visual recognition and recall of material memorized either in a neutral mood or under higher stress/arousal levels. Participants' (N = 60) recognition and recall were assessed while they experienced either the same o a mismatched mood at retrieval. The results suggested that both visual recognition and recall memory were higher when participants experienced the same mood at encoding and retrieval compared with those who experienced a mismatch in mood context between encoding and retrieval. These findings offer support for a mood dependency effect on both the recognition and recall of visual information

Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Context (archaeology · Mood · Recall · Recognition memory · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Computer Science · History · Memory Processes and Influences · Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies · Neuroscience · Psychology · Social Psychology

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