To retrieve a memory of where your date told you she wanted to go for dinner tomorrow, you need to activate one of the strands that leads to this memory, such as thinking about what types of food she does and does not like. This process is known as
A) belief perseverance.
B) reconstruction.
C) priming.
D) induction.

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This process is called priming, where one cue or thought can activate related information or memories. In this case, thinking about the types of food your date does and does not like can prime the memory of where she wants to go for dinner. Option A (belief perseverance) refers to the tendency to stick to one's beliefs even when presented with contradictory evidence and does not fit the scenario described. Option B (reconstruction) refers to the process of piecing together bits of information to create a coherent or plausible memory but does not involve activating related strands. Option D (induction) refers to drawing general conclusions from specific observations and is also unrelated.

To Retrieve a Memory of Where Your Date Told You