When Newer Information Interferes with the Retrieval of Older Information

question 187

Multiple Choice

When newer information interferes with the retrieval of older information, this is called ______________.

• A) cue-dependent forgetting
• B) proactive interference
• C) decay
• D) retroactive interference

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Definitions:

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