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State Dependent Memory Recall

Meaning

State Dependent Memory Recall is a psychological and neurological phenomenon where the retrieval of memories is significantly enhanced when the individual is in the same internal physiological or emotional state as when the memory was initially encoded. In the context of hormonal health, this refers to how the prevailing neurochemical and endocrine environment, such as levels of stress hormones or specific neurotransmitters, can act as a powerful retrieval cue. Understanding this principle is relevant for optimizing cognitive performance and managing stress-related memory interference. It underscores the profound link between body chemistry and cognition.