Emotional Arousal- Induced Memory Enhancement and Blood Glucose Elevation

The purpose of this study is to determine the connection between emotional arousal-induced memory enhancement and blood glucose levels. Auditory and visual stimuli are presented to the participants to induce either a positive,... [ view full abstract ]

The purpose of this study is to determine the connection between emotional arousal-induced memory enhancement and blood glucose levels. Auditory and visual stimuli are presented to the participants to induce either a positive, negative, or neutral response. Blood glucose levels are monitored to examine if recalling a particular emotional memory and the body’s blood glucose levels are connected. The purpose of investigating this link is to better understand how memory recall can serve as a stressor in a process called the stress cascade. This research best fits with the “Ribbons” learning throughout a lifetime, thinking critically, and crossing boundaries and disciplines.