Term ID: T3736

Mood Congruence

/mood-congruence/
The phenomenon where emotional states influence perception, memory, and judgment in consistent directions.
Example: Happy individuals interpreting ambiguous situations more positively and recalling more pleasant memories.

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Reference: Isen et al. (1978)