Mood congruent affect is a psychological phenomenon. It explains the tendency of an individual to selectively remember the memories and information that is congruent to the individual’s current state of mood. They usually tend to recall those memories that are consistent and coinciding with the mood they are experiencing at a particular time.  For instance, if someone is experiencing a sad mood, they will automatically start recalling those memories that have made them feel hurt, sad, and disappointed, in the past. They will specifically pay attention to those events, people, and emotions that trigger their state of despair and grief.