Smith and Moynan (2008) found that when they supplied the category names to participants at time of test, participants forgot a great number of items from categories they had not recalled earlier.

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Smith and Moynan (2008) found that when they supplied the category names to participants at the time of the test, it actually helped participants remember items from categories they had not recalled earlier, not forget them. This is consistent with the cue-dependent theory of memory, suggesting that cues (like category names) can aid in the retrieval of memories.

Smith and Moynan (2008) Found That When They Supplied the Category