The activation of a specific memory triggers the activation and potential retrieval of other memories. This is termed ________.
A) priming
B) cueing
C) recall
D) distributed processing

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The process described in the statement is known as priming, where the activation of one memory can prime related memories and potentially facilitate their retrieval. Cueing refers to the provision of a hint or prompt to aid in memory retrieval, recall refers to the actual act of retrieving a memory, and distributed processing refers to the way in which different areas of the brain work together to process information.

The Activation of a Specific Memory Triggers the Activation and Potential