When memories are available but are not accessible, which type of forgetting is most likely involved?
A) encoding failure
B) suppression
C) proactive interference
D) cue-dependent forgetting

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Cue-dependent forgetting, also known as retrieval failure, occurs when memories are available but not accessible because there are no adequate retrieval cues. In simpler terms, information is stored in long-term memory but cannot be retrieved due to the lack of a cue or trigger to bring it to mind.

When Memories Are Available but Are Not Accessible, Which Type