As part of a memory experiment Ralph watched an emotionally arousing video of an automobile accident. At a later time he was tested on his ability to recall details from the video. If he is like most participants who release stress hormones during emotional arousal, his memory consolidation will:
A)be enhanced.
B)be disrupted.
C)not be affected.
D)decay gradually over time.

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Emotionally arousing events trigger the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can enhance the consolidation of memories. This means that participants like Ralph are likely to have better recall of details from the video.

As Part of a Memory Experiment Ralph Watched an Emotionally