Which of the following defines retroactive interference
A)Memory impairment that occurs when earlier learning impairs later learning
B)Memory impairment that occurs when later learning is impaired by earlier learning
C)Memory impairment that occurs when longer lists come before shorter lists
D)Memory impairment that occurs in short-term memory

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall information that was learned earlier. This means that later learning impairs memory for information acquired before it.

Which of the Following Defines Retroactive Interference