A witness is unable to recall much about a crime when she is questioned in the police station. A police officer leads the witness back to the scene of the crime. She is now able to supply more information than she could before. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for her enhanced recall?
A) The witness can take advantage of implicit memory at the crime scene, but not at the station.
B) The witness experiences less interference at the scene than in the station.
C) The witness is exposed to more retrieval cues at the crime scene than in the station.
D) The witness' arousal is higher at the scene than in the station.

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Being at the scene of the crime provides more retrieval cues, which can trigger memories associated with the event. These retrieval cues can help the witness recall more details about the event than she could when questioned in the police station.

A Witness Is Unable to Recall Much About a Crime