In college, Anita is having difficulty learning Spanish because French words she learned in high school keep coming to mind. This is an example of
A) decay.
B) interference.
C) consolidation failure.
D) displacement.

Question

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Interference occurs when information previously learned interferes with the learning or retrieval of new information. In this case, Anita's prior knowledge of French is interfering with her ability to learn Spanish.

In College, Anita Is Having Difficulty Learning Spanish Because French