The difficulty in recalling information that one knows they should know.This is called
A)transience.
B)misattribution.
C)persistence.
D)blocking.

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Blocking is the difficulty in recalling information, despite knowing that it is stored in memory. It is often characterized by the feeling of being on the "tip of the tongue" and is a common experience. Transience refers to the gradual loss of information over time, misattribution is the confusion of the source of a memory, and persistence is the unwanted and involuntary recall of unpleasant memories.

The Difficulty in Recalling Information That One Knows They Should