An "oldie" playing on the radio reminds Donald of events that occurred when the song was current. For Donald, the song is acting as a(n):
A)mnemonic.
B)eidetic memory.
C)flashbulb.
D)retrieval cue.

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The song is acting as a retrieval cue, triggering memories of past events associated with the time period the song was popular. This is because retrieval cues are external stimuli that help to bring to mind specific memories or information.

An "Oldie" Playing on the Radio Reminds Donald of Events