The observation that depressed people tend to favor recall of depressing memories is known as ________ memory.
A) sociopathic
B) anterograde
C) mood-congruen.
D) retrograde
E) encoding specificit.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mood-congruent memory refers to the tendency for individuals to better remember memories and information that are congruent with their current emotional state. In the case of depression, this means that individuals are more likely to recall negative and depressing memories when they are in a negative or depressive mood.

The Observation That Depressed People Tend to Favor Recall of Depressing