Which statement best captures the consensus among researchers regarding the mechanism by which emotion might improve memory?
A) Emotion engages a special mechanism to facilitate memory.
B) Emotion enhances memory mainly because it serves as a retrieval cue.
C) Emotion promotes memory by a variety of mechanisms.
D) Emotion has surprisingly little effect on memory.

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Emotion promotes memory by a variety of mechanisms, including increased attention, enhanced encoding, and the release of stress hormones that can strengthen memory consolidation.

Which Statement Best Captures the Consensus Among Researchers Regarding the Mechanism