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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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