Question

Why do strong emotions trigger the formation of strong memories and weak emotional experiences form weak memories? question 30 options:
a. strong emotional experiences can trigger the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that strengthen memory.
b. strong emotional experiences stimulate the cerebellum and thyroid, the centers of emotional memory.
c. strong emotional memories are transferred from short-term memory to long-term memory more quickly than weak emotional memories.
d. weak emotional memories involve effortless processing and strong emotional memories involve effortful processing?

Answer 1

The answer is a. strong emotional experiences can trigger the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that strengthen memory.

Strong emotional experience can increase and trigger the memory from remembering. Meaningful and significant experiences can give better retention. Thus, it becomes an imprint to the long term memory.