Any External or Internal Stimulus That Triggers the Activation of Information

question 63

Multiple Choice

Any external or internal stimulus that triggers the activation of information stored in long-term memory is a _________________.

• A)prospective memory
• B)semantic trigger
• C)flashbulb memory
• D)retrieval cue

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Definitions:

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