AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Canli et al found an association between individual experience of emotional intensity for stimuli, suggesting that the more emotionally intense an image is, the more likely it will be remembered. This conclusion provides evidence to explain why people remember emotionally intense experience well.

Detailed explanation-2: -CONCLUSION OF CANLI ET AL From the study by Canli et al., it can be concluded that there is a relationship between emotional intensity of stimuli and memory. it suggests that the more emotionally intense a stimulus is . the better it would be remember.

Detailed explanation-3: -Canli et al. (1999) found that strong amygdala activation resulted in improved memorisation of the causing stimuli. He wanted to replicate the study with repeated measures design rather than independent to make sure that the initial results were not due to chance. A laboratory experiment was conducted.

Detailed explanation-4: -High internal validity One strength of the study Canli et al.is that the study has high internal validity. This is because there was a standardized procedure and high levels of control, for example there was a bite bar (with dental impression) for each participant which was used to minimise head movement.

Detailed explanation-5: -Canli et al (1999) found strong amygdala activation to resulted in improved memorization for the causing stimuli. He wanted to replicate his study with repeated measures design rather than independent to make sure that the initial results were not due to chance.