Which statement is an example of mood congruency of memory?
A) If one is upset, one remembers unpleasant material better than pleasant material.
B) Word pairs are easier to learn if both words convey the same mood.
C) In general, one remembers pleasant experiences better than unpleasant experiences.
D) In general, one remembers unpleasant experiences better than pleasant experiences.

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Mood congruency of memory refers to the phenomenon where an individual's current mood or affective state influences the recall of memories that are congruent with that mood. Therefore, if one is upset (a negative mood), they are more likely to remember unpleasant (negative) material better, which aligns with choice A.

Which Statement Is an Example of Mood Congruency of Memory