Dr. Wilson cannot remember the name of her advisor when she was in medical school 30 years ago. She "knows" that she knows his name, and makes a great effort, but just can't remember. Dr. Wilson is experiencing:
A. state-dependent learning
B. the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon
C. repression
D. proactive interference
Answer: B
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