Melissa is going on a sea cruise for the first time in seven years. She cannot remember much about her first Caribbean voyage before setting sail on her new trip, but as soon as she feels the ship roll and she smells the salty air, she recalls several details about her original trip. The rolls and smells have acted as __________.

A) mnemonic devices
B) autonomic nervous system stimulants
C) retrieval cues
D) episodic memories

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli or signals that can trigger the memory of previously learned information, aiding in the process of recalling information.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for the control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, typically by associating complex information with memorizable aids or patterns.