Stimuli that remind us of the information that we need to retrieve from our memory are called
A) primary stimuli.
B) retrieval cues.
C) state-dependent memories.
D) flashbulb memories.

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Retrieval cues are stimuli that help us remember information that is already stored in our memory. For example, hearing a certain song may remind us of a specific event or memory. Retrieval cues can be external, such as sights or sounds, or internal, such as emotions or physical sensations.

Stimuli That Remind Us of the Information That We Need