Proactive Interference Occurs When Recently Learned Material Interferes with the Ability

question 109

True/False

Proactive interference occurs when recently learned material interferes with the ability to remember similar material that was stored previously.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan or rule set for determining the frequency and timing of delivering reinforcements in behavior modification.

Average

typically refers to the mathematical mean or midpoint in a set of numbers or the normal standard or condition.

Performance

Conducting or fulfilling an action, task, or function.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.