"I know it! It's um . . . um . . . It starts with 'G'," begins a trivia game contestant excitedly. The contestant is falling prey to the _______ effect.
A)tip-of-the-tongue
B)flashbulb memory
C)source confusion
D)retrograde interference

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "tip-of-the-tongue" effect describes a situation where a person cannot recall a word or name but has a strong feeling that they know it, often being able to remember specific details about it, such as the first letter.

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