Affect and Memory

Affect refers to the experience of feeling or emotion, such as happiness, sadness, or anger, that influences how we perceive and respond to situations. Memory involves encoding, storing, and retrieving information about past experiences. Emotions (affect) can shape how memories are formed and recalled, often making emotionally charged events more memorable. Conversely, our memories can also influence our affect, as recalling positive or negative experiences impacts our current emotional state. Together, affect and memory are interconnected processes that shape our perception of the world and our emotional responses over time.