Proactive Interference as Used in the Study of Memory Refers

question 132

Multiple Choice

Proactive interference as used in the study of memory refers to when _____________.

• A) older information already in memory interferes with the retrieval of newer information
• B) newer information interferes with the retrieval of older information
• C) information is not attended to and fails to be encoded
• D) information that is not accessed decays from the storage system over time

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Definitions:

International Bodies

Organizations formed by multiple nations to address global issues and facilitate international cooperation, such as the United Nations.

World Bank

A global financial organization that offers loans and grants to less wealthy nations' governments to support the execution of major capital ventures.

Bilateral Funding

Financial support provided by one country to another, or by a country to an international organization, aimed at supporting economic development or relief efforts.

World Bank

A worldwide economic entity that supplies loans and funding to the administrations of developing countries to facilitate the completion of significant infrastructure projects.