When the sound of the word is the aspect that cannot be retrieved, leaving only the feeling of knowing the word without the ability to pronounce it, this is known as ________.
A) encoding failure
B) extinction of acoustic storage
C) auditory decay
D) the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon

Question

When the sound of the word is the aspect that cannot be retrieved, leaving only the feeling of knowing the word without the ability to pronounce it, this is known as ________.
A) encoding failure 
B) extinction of acoustic storage
C) auditory decay
D) the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon is a memory retrieval failure where the individual is unable to recall a word even though they know the meaning and other details about the word. It is characterized by the feeling of knowing the word without being able to retrieve it, often due to the inability to recall the sound or pronunciation of the word.

When the Sound of the Word Is the Aspect That