The process of retrieving a stored memory in the absence of an external stimulus is called __________.
A) withdrawal
B) potentiation
C) recall
D) retrieval

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Recall is the process of retrieving a stored memory in the absence of an external stimulus. Withdrawal refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a drug or substance is discontinued. Potentiation refers to the enhancement of a particular physiological or biochemical response. Retrieval is a general term that refers to the process of accessing stored information, but it does not specify if an external stimulus is present or not. Therefore, the best choice is C, recall.

The Process of Retrieving a Stored Memory in the Absence