Mood, motivation, and misinformation: Aging and affective state influences on memory (original) (raw)

This study investigates how aging and emotional states influence memory performance, particularly in the context of misinformation. It explores the relationship between aging-associated changes in affective states and susceptibility to misinformation, hypothesizing that increased positive affect in older adults may partially explain their memory errors compared to younger adults. Results indicate that age differences in affective states do indeed correlate with differences in the misinformation effect, suggesting that emotional well-being may play a crucial role in memory processes across the lifespan.