Forgetting New Material Because of Interference from Similar Old Memories

question 36

Short Answer

Forgetting new material because of interference from similar old memories is known as _________ interference.

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Definitions:

Sample Space

The collection of every potential result that can be derived from conducting a statistical test.

Subset

A set of elements that are all contained within another set, without necessarily including every element of that larger set.

Event

An outcome or occurrence that can be identified or measured, often considered in the context of probability and statistics.

Experiments

Empirical procedures carried out in controlled conditions to verify the validity of hypotheses or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.