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multiple choice 1 point depressed people are more likely to recall unpleasant memories than pleasant memories. this is an example of: learned helplessness. mood congruency of memory. avoidance learning. flashbulb memory.
Mood congruency of memory refers to the phenomenon where people are more likely to recall memories that are consistent with their current mood. In this case, depressed people (having a negative mood) are more likely to recall unpleasant memories (which are congruent with their depressed mood), so this option fits the description. Learned helplessness is about a sense of powerlessness in the face of uncontrollable situations, avoidance learning is about learning to avoid aversive stimuli, and flashbulb memory is about vivid memories of surprising events, none of which match the described phenomenon.
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The option "mood congruency of memory" (the third option from the left, or the middle - positioned option among the four choices).