The Physical Setting Can Be Crucial for Memory

Multiple Choice

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.