What is the tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon

A)  saying something before you've had a chance to think about it 
B)  a mnemonic device to help you store information in long-term memory 
C)  a failure of networks in Wernicke's area of the brain 
D)  feeling like you know something but are unable to recall it

Tip-of-the-tongue Phenomenon

A common cognitive experience where an individual is unable to retrieve a particular word or fact from memory, despite feeling that retrieval is imminent.

Mnemonic Device

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something, often by associating complex information with a word, a phrase, or an image.

Wernicke's Area

Wernicke's Area is a region in the brain associated with language comprehension and the production of meaningful speech, typically located in the left temporal lobe.