Interference Effects on Retention Are Greatest When the Interfering Learning

question 61

Multiple Choice

Interference effects on retention are greatest when the interfering learning is

• A) similar to the material to be remembered.
• B) dissimilar to the material to be remembered.
• C) unrelated to the material to be remembered.
• D) similarity of the materials does not seem to affect retention.

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