Someone Asks You to Name the Twenty-Second President of the United

question 36

Multiple Choice

Someone asks you to name the twenty-second president of the United States, but you can't remember.To aid your memory, the person then tells you that the president's name is the same as that of a large city on Lake Erie.Upon hearing the hint, you instantly realize that Grover Cleveland is the answer.In this situation, the hint acted as a(n) ________.

• A)elaborative rehearsal cue
• B)cross code
• C)structural cue
• D)retrieval cue

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Definitions:

Nineteenth Century

The period from 1801 to 1900, marked by significant social, political, and technological changes worldwide.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where one experiences discomfort from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are based on their group membership(s), playing a key role in shaping attitudes and behavior.

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group that encourages individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.