Proactive interference refers to the fact that ______.
A)new material can disrupt the recall of previously learned material
B)previously learned material can disrupt the learning of new material
C)the passage of time leads to memory decay
D)active interference can strengthen a memory trace

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Proactive interference occurs when older memory makes it more difficult to remember new information. Choice B accurately describes this phenomenon, where previously learned material interferes with the ability to learn or recall new material.

Proactive Interference Refers to the Fact That ______