AP Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: A - Joe is 89 years old and has trouble remembering words. They are in his mind but he just can’t retrieve them.
Key Takeaway: Retrieval failure is one of the problems in the memory processes. People with disorders such as dementia or amnesia may have the information in their heads but just can’t reach it. Not being able to retrieve information from memory can be very distressing to a person and can impair their social and personal functioning.