State-Dependent Memory

Definition

State-dependent memory refers to the phenomenon where people recall information better when they are in the same physiological or psychological state as when the information was encoded.

Related terms

Encoding:

This is the initial process of learning or experiencing something new. It involves converting information into a form that can be stored in memory.

Retrieval:

This is the process of accessing and bringing into consciousness information stored in memory.

Context Dependent Memory: This refers to improved recall of specific episodes or information when the context present at encoding and retrieval are the same.