Ron receives some stock tips when he is slightly 'buzzed' at an office party. Based on the notion of state-dependent memory, what might you predict regarding the likelihood that Ron will recall the tips the following week?
A) He will probably best remember the tips if he is sober.
B) He will probably best remember the tips if he has had a few drinks.
C) He will probably best remember the tips if he is drunk.
D) He is unlikely to remember the tips the following week whether he is sober, 'tipsy,' or drunk.

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State-dependent memory suggests that information learned in a particular state is more easily recalled when in that same state. Since Ron was 'buzzed' when he received the tips, he is more likely to remember them if he is in a similar state.

Ron Receives Some Stock Tips When He Is Slightly 'Buzzed