When Newer Information Interferes with the Retrieval of Older Information

question 176

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:

Word Dialog Boxes

Pop-up boxes in Microsoft Word that prompt the user for inputs or provide information.

Right Margin

The space on the right side of a page or document, determining the boundary for text and other content.

ENTER Key

A key on a computer keyboard used for commands such as return or execute, often to input data or execute a command.

CTRL+LEFT ARROW

A keyboard shortcut commonly used in text editing to move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word or element.