Alexander learns the names of all fifty states of the United States while he is in a very happy mood. Later, while he was in a sad mood, he can remember only twenty of the states. However, when Alexander was again happy, he can remember all fifty states. The principle that best explains this memory effect is ____.?
a. ?melancholic inhibition
b. ?positive facilitation
c. ?context-specific memory
d. ?mood congruency
ANSWER:
d
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