Mimi is recovering from serious back surgery and has been taking pain medication for the last several days. She has received multiple phone calls from friends and family. Later that week, off her medication, she can't seem to remember the names of anyone who called her. Which of the following provides the best explanation for her memory failure?
A) context-dependent learning
B) state-dependent learning
C) retroactive interference
D) proactive interference

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

State-dependent learning occurs when the internal state of a person (such as being on pain medication) becomes associated with the learning or memory process. When that state is no longer present (when Mimi is off the medication), it can be difficult to recall the information that was learned or encoded during that state.

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