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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.6
How does stress affect memory retrieval according to the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
There's no relationship between stress and memory according to the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
Stress always improves memory retrieval as it heightens attention and focus.
Moderate stress enhances memory retrieval while high levels impair it.
Stress uniformly impairs memory no matter its intensity level.
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AP Psychology - 5.6 Biological Bases of Memory
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