Why does the brain mostly remember tragic, bad or embarassing memories instead of the happy ones

Question

Why does the brain mostly remember tragic, bad or embarassing memories instead of the happy ones

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Answer 1

The brain stores memories by emotions. So if you think of a negative memory other negative memories will start to come to mind as well. Thankfully the same goes for positive memories–if you think of good times that will be linked to other times you were happy that will come to mind.