Studies have found that the best way to overcome the tip-of-the-tongue effect is to _________.
A)try even harder to remember the items
B)take a nap
C)forget about it and let the item just come to you
D)None of these will work.

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Research has shown that actively trying to remember the item can actually make it more difficult to retrieve from memory. Taking a break and allowing the item to naturally come to mind has been found to be the most effective way to overcome the tip-of-the-tongue effect.

Studies Have Found That the Best Way to Overcome the Tip-Of-The-Tongue