In the "tip-of-the-tongue" phenomenon,we often recall part of the information but have difficulty recalling the rest.Based on what you know about short-term memory,what might explain this event?
A) Information is usually stored in short-term memory by meaning.
B) There is a short circuit in the associative network.
C) The information that sounds similar to the memory you are trying to access is interfering by occupying space in your short-term memory.
D) You are experiencing mental decay.

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The "tip-of-the-tongue" phenomenon can occur when similar-sounding information interferes with the retrieval process, occupying space in short-term memory and making it difficult to access the desired memory.

In the "Tip-Of-The-Tongue" Phenomenon,we Often Recall Part of the Information