Question

After his last drinking spree, Harvir hid a half-empty liquor bottle. He couldn't remember where he hid it until he started drinking again. Harvir's pattern of recall best illustrates:
a. the spacing effect.
b. state-dependent memory.
c. the serial position effect.
d. proactive interference.

Answer 1

Answer: B. state-dependent memory

Explanation: State-dependent memory are memories that are recalled or triggered by a person's current situation or mood because of the relationship to memories formed when he or she was in a similar state or situation previously. Take for examples, people remember happy times when they are in a happy mood, That memory was triggered because of the mood they are in.