Whenever House and Wilson argue,they bring up past issues.When they are getting along well,they have a hard time remembering what they argued about.What might produce this difference in the retrieval of memories?
A) flashbulb memory effect
B) primacy of memories effect
C) general knowledge effect
D) mood congruency effect

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The mood congruency effect suggests that our current mood or emotional state can influence the retrieval of memories. When House and Wilson are arguing, they are likely experiencing negative emotions which can increase the recall of negative past events. However, when they are getting along well, they are probably experiencing positive emotions, making it more difficult to recall negative past events due to mood congruency.

Whenever House and Wilson Argue,they Bring Up Past Issues