Need some help - I seem to be getting conflicting information. What does
the research state on arousal level and memory? In my intro to psych book I
read the following
1. Epinephrine improves memory - at least in rats (Gould). In addition,
people that exercise did better on a memory task than people that didn't (I
can't find where I read that at right now). Arousal level may an increase
in the glucose levels, thus more nourishment is occurring.
2. Relative to eye witness testimony, high levels of arousal can narrow
attention, thus leading to poor memory performance.
I've always assumed that the second statement was correct - now I'm
encountering the first statement. I also read that extended usage of the
stress hormones can lead to damage.
Thanks for any info.
Deb
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