An "oldie" playing on the radio may remind you of events that occurred when the song was current.The song is acting as a(n):
A) retrieval cue.
B) mnemonic.
C) flashbulb.
D) schema.

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A retrieval cue helps to bring back memories from the past. In this case, the oldie playing on the radio is triggering memories of events that occurred when the song was current. Therefore, the song is acting as a retrieval cue. A mnemonic is a memory aid, a flashbulb memory is a vivid and detailed recollection of a significant event, and a schema is a mental framework or model that helps organize and interpret information. None of these terms accurately describe the role of the song in triggering memories.

An "Oldie" Playing on the Radio May Remind You of Events