Which of the following pairings would result in the best overall memory?
A)sad during learning and happy at recall
B)happy during learning and sad during recall
C)serious during learning and serious during recall
D)intoxicated during learning and sober during recall

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Consistency in emotions during learning and recall has been shown to enhance memory retention. So, being serious during both learning and recall would be the best pairing for overall memory. The other options either have conflicting emotions or involve altering emotional states between learning and recall, which can decrease memory retention.

Which of the Following Pairings Would Result in the Best