"The effectiveness of memory retrieval is directly related to the similarity of cues present when the memory was encoded to the cues present when the memory is retrieved." What concept does this statement describe?
A) memorability
B) registered learning
C) encoding specificity
D) accessible decoding

Question

"The effectiveness of memory retrieval is directly related to the similarity of cues present when the memory was encoded to the cues present when the memory is retrieved." What concept does this statement describe?
A) memorability
B) registered learning 
C) encoding specificity 
D) accessible decoding

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement describes the concept of encoding specificity, which refers to the idea that memory retrieval is influenced by the similarity between cues present at encoding and those present at retrieval. The more similar the cues, the more effective the retrieval is likely to be. This principle is important in understanding how contextual factors can affect memory retrieval. The other options (memorability, registered learning, and accessible decoding) do not accurately describe this concept.

"The Effectiveness of Memory Retrieval Is Directly Related to the Similarity