How Words Get Stuck on the Tip of Your Tongue

The video explores the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) phenomenon, where a person struggles to recall a word they are sure they know. This common occurrence increases with age and is universal across languages. Researchers use connectionist models to simulate how neurons process language, explaining how learning and memory retrieval work. The resolution effect suggests that finding a word independently strengthens memory pathways, while hints can aid in resolving TOT states.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?