In an experiment, you are asked to read the sentence "The fish bit the swimmer." A week later you are asked to recall the sentence. You will be more likely to recall the sentence if the word "shark" is used as a(n)
A)implicit organizer.
B)eidetic image.
C)retrieval cue.
D)consolidator.

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Retrieval cues are stimuli that help you recall a memory. By associating the word "shark" with the original sentence "The fish bit the swimmer," it serves as a retrieval cue, making it easier to recall the specific event because "shark" is a more distinctive and memorable detail than "fish."

In an Experiment, You Are Asked to Read the Sentence