An excellent typist is given a new computer with a keyboard that has the keys arranged on the basis of how frequently the letters are used, as opposed to the standard keyboard arrangement. Until the typist learns this new keyboard, his familiarity with the standard keyboard will result in his being plagued by
A)proactive interference.
B)retroactive interference.
C)sore fingers and a bruised ego.
D)repression.

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Proactive interference occurs when old information interferes with the learning of new information. In this case, the typist's familiarity with the standard keyboard layout interferes with his ability to learn the new keyboard arrangement.

An Excellent Typist Is Given a New Computer with a Keyboard