The physical setting can be crucial for memory. If you learn something in a noisy environment, it is best to recall it in a noisy environment. What is another research finding concerning context and memory?
A) If you simply think about the setting in which you learned something, your recall will be enhanced.
B) Context is more important for recall than is depth of processing.
C) Some contexts-especially those that are associated with strong emotional reactions from the past-actually interfere with recall.
D) Merely thinking about the learning context does little to enhance recall.

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Research has shown that thinking about the setting in which you learned something can enhance recall. This is called context-dependent memory.

Answer: C
 Some contexts can actually interfere with recall, especially those that are associated with strong emotional reactions from the past. This is called state-dependent memory.

The Physical Setting Can Be Crucial for Memory