When asked to recall the name of the first prime minister of Canada,Peter draws a blank;however,when asked whether it was Barack Obama,Jean Chretien,or Sir John A.MacDonald,he correctly answers with the last of the choices.This example most clearly demonstrates the value of
A)state-dependent memory.
B)retrieval cues.
C)cross links in deep structure.
D)mnemonic devices.

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This is an example of the use of retrieval cues. The options provided act as cues that help Peter retrieve the correct answer.

When Asked to Recall the Name of the First Prime