A witness is unable to recall much about a crime when she is questioned in the police station.A police officer leads the witness back to the scene of the crime.She is now able to supply more information than she could before.Which of the following is the most likely explanation for her enhanced recall?
A) The witness can take advantage of implicit memory at the crime scene, but not at the station.
B) The witness experiences less interference at the scene than at the station.
C) The witness is exposed to more retrieval cues at the scene than at the station.
D) The witness's arousal is higher at the scene than at the station.

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By returning to the scene of the crime, the witness is exposed to more retrieval cues that trigger memories of the event, leading to enhanced recall. When questioned in the police station, the witness may not have had as many retrieval cues available to assist in memory retrieval.

A Witness Is Unable to Recall Much About a Crime