"I know it! It's um ...um ...It starts with 'G'," begins a trivia game contestant excitedly.The contestant is falling prey to the _____ effect.
A) tip-of-the-tongue
B) flashbulb memory
C) motivated forgetting
D) retrograde interference

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The contestant is experiencing tip-of-the-tongue effect, where they are unable to recall a word or name that they know but cannot retrieve at the moment. The clue "starts with 'G'" is a partial retrieval cue, but the person cannot recall the complete answer.

"I Know It! It's Um