Keller and Marshall Study

The Keller and Marshall study examined how emotional memories are stored and retrieved in the brain. They explored the connections between the amygdala (which processes emotions) and the hippocampus (which handles memory). The research found that strong emotional experiences enhance memory retention by strengthening interactions between these brain regions. This helps explain why emotionally charged events are often remembered more vividly and for longer periods. Their findings contribute to understanding how emotions influence memory formation and have implications for treating emotional and memory-related disorders.