During the short-answer essay part of the examination, Ethan was absolutely certain that he knew the definition of "long-term potentiation" but he could not think of it. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for Ethan's inability to retrieve the information from his long-term memory?
A)the misinformation effect
B)prospective memory failure
C)source confusion
D)retrieval cue failure

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ethan's inability to retrieve the information from his long-term memory suggests a retrieval cue failure, where the necessary cues to prompt the memory were not available.

During the Short-Answer Essay Part of the Examination, Ethan Was