When Newer Information Interferes with the Retrieval of Older Information

question 34

True/False

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

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

In an experiment, this is the group that receives the treatment or intervention being tested.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects not exposed to the treatment being studied, used as a baseline to measure the effect of the treatment.

Laboratory Experiment

A controlled study conducted in a specially equipped environment where variables can be manipulated and outcomes measured.

Field Experiment

A study conducted in a real-world setting where the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe the effect on a particular outcome.