Consider the phenomenon known as the "tip-of-the-tongue" (TOT) experience, where an individual temporarily cannot recall a specific word while having a strong sense of knowing it. This cognitive event often occurs when an individual is trying to retrieve information that has been previously encoded but not fully accessible at that moment. Research indicates that certain factors, including context and retrieval cues, can significantly influence this experience.
Which of the following concepts best explains the role of context in retrieving information from memory that relates to the TOT experience?