The temporary inability to retrieve a word that is well-known to us is referred to as the:
Correct answer: B. Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
- A. Recency effect
- B. Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
- C. Wernicke's aphasia
- D. Acquired dyslexia
- E. Broca's aphasia
Explanation
The tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon occurs when a person temporarily cannot retrieve a familiar word despite feeling that it is stored in memory. Aphasia and dyslexia are more persistent language or reading disorders.
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