Often individuals are not able to answer a straightforward question such as "Who was president after Richard Nixon?",but they can remember the answer (Gerald Ford)when given a hint such as "He has the same name as a type of car." The hint serves as a
A) tip-of-the-tongue cue.
B) semantic cue.
C) rehearsal cue.
D) retrieval cue.

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The hint provided in the question serves as a retrieval cue, which helps the individual retrieve the information they are trying to recall.

Often Individuals Are Not Able to Answer a Straightforward Question