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===Retrieval cues===

After, information is encoded and stored in our memory, specific cues are often needed to retrieve these memories. These are known as <spanretrieval classcues{{Citation needed|date="plainlinks">[http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/a/memory_retrival.htm/ RetrievalApril Cues]</span>2020}} and they play a major role in reconstructive memory. The use of retrieval cues can both promote the accuracy of reconstructive memory as well as detract from it. The most common aspect of retrieval cues associated with reconstructive memory is the process that involve recollection. This process uses logical structures, partial memories, narratives or clues in order to retrieve the desired memory.<ref>Cherry, K. (2010, June 7). [https://www.verywell.com/memory-retrieval-2795007 Memory Retrieval - How Information is Retrieved From Memory]. Psychology - Complete Guide to Psychology for Students, Educators & Enthusiasts.</ref> However, the process of recollection is not always successful due to [[cue-dependent forgetting]] and [[Priming (psychology)|priming]].

====Cue-dependent forgetting====

[[Cue-dependent forgetting]] (also known as retrieval failure) occurs when memories are not obtainable because the appropriate cues are absent. This associated with a relatively common occurrence known as the [[tip of the tongue]] (TOT) phenomenon, originally developed by the psychologist [[William James]]. Tip of the tongue phenomenon refers to when an individual knows particular information, and they are aware that they know this information, yet can not produce it even though they may know certain aspects about the information.<ref>Willingham, D.B. (2001). Cognition: The thinking animal. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.</ref> For example, during an exam a student is asked who theorized the concept of Psychosexual Development, the student may be able to recall the details about the actual theory but they are unable to retrieve the memory associated with who originally introduced the theory.

====Priming====