Overview & Description:

Mood congruence refers to the tendency of individuals to recall, interpret, or think about events or information in ways that are consistent with their current mood.

Example:

When happy, an individual is more likely to recall other positive memories or interpret ambiguous events positively.

Implications:

Mood congruence has implications for understanding memory biases in affective disorders like depression and for developing therapeutic strategies to combat these biases.

References:

• Bower, G. H. (1981). Mood and memory. American Psychologist, 36(2), 129.