tilasäähäiriöitä

Tilasäähäiriö is a Finnish term that translates to "state-dependent memory" or "state-dependent learning." It refers to the phenomenon where information learned in a particular internal state, such as a specific mood, physiological condition (e.g., intoxicated or sober), or environmental setting, is recalled more easily when the individual is in the same state. This means that memories formed while feeling sad are more accessible when sad again, and information learned while drunk is often better remembered when drunk.

The effect is based on the principle that internal cues present during learning act as retrieval cues for memory. When these cues are reinstated at the time of recall, they facilitate the retrieval of the associated information. This concept has implications in various fields, including psychology and neuroscience, explaining why certain memories might surface unexpectedly when a person revisits a familiar place or experiences a similar emotion.

Research on state-dependent memory suggests that the brain encodes not just the information itself but also the context in which it is learned, including the learner's internal state. This contextual information is then linked to the memory trace. Consequently, the presence of these contextual cues during retrieval can trigger the recall of the stored information. While the effect is generally considered less potent than other memory retrieval strategies, it remains a significant factor in understanding how our internal states influence our ability to remember.