When asked to recall the date of John Kennedy's assassination, Peter draws a blank; however, when asked whether it was October 24, 1962, November 22, 1963, or February 1, 1965, he correctly answers with the second 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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Retrieval cues are stimuli that help you recall information from your memory. In this case, providing specific dates as options helped Peter recall the correct date of John Kennedy's assassination, demonstrating the value of retrieval cues in aiding memory recall.

When Asked to Recall the Date of John Kennedy's Assassination