Often individuals are not able to answer a straightforward question such as, "Who was president after Richard Nixon?", but they can remember the answer (Gerald Ford) when given a hint such as, "He has the same name as a type of car." The hint serves as a _____ cue.
A)tip-of-the-tongue
B)semantic
C)rehearsal
D)retrieval

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The hint acts as a retrieval cue, aiding in the recall of information from memory by providing an associated context or clue.

Often Individuals Are Not Able to Answer a Straightforward Question