The tendency to remember previous sad events when feeling sad in the present is an example of ________.
A)state dependence
B)mood congruence
C)context dependence
D)emotion focus

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Mood congruence refers to the phenomenon where an individual's current mood influences the recall of memories that are congruent with that mood. In this case, feeling sad leads to the recollection of other sad events.

The Tendency to Remember Previous Sad Events When Feeling Sad