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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According to the theory of mood state-dependent memory, individuals are more likely to retrieve information when they are in the same mood state as when they encoded the information. Therefore, studying the material while feeling anxious may increase the likelihood of recalling the information during the exam when the individual is also feeling anxious.

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