The increased ability to retrieve memories that occurs when the encoding environment and the recall environment are the same is called
A) context-dependent memory.
B) state-dependent memory.
C) proactive interference.
D) retroactive interference.

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Context-dependent memory refers to the phenomenon where people are able to recall information better if they are in the same environment or context where the memory was formed. This is because environmental cues present during encoding are also present during retrieval, making it easier to access the stored information.

The Increased Ability to Retrieve Memories That Occurs When the Encoding