Need satisfaction in episodic memories impacts mood at retrieval and well-being over time

Recalling important episodic memories influences mood, notably through their level of need satisfaction. Moreover, as those memories are repeatedly recalled, their repetitive impact on mood should lead to changes in well-being over time. Thus, need satisfaction in memories with the greatest impact on mood when recalled should have the greatest impact on well-being over time. Participants rated their mood and general well-being, and were assigned...