Which of the following sets of results shows evidence of proactive interference with a three-trial recall task? (Note: Read the selections as percent correct for Trial 1: Trial 2: Trial 3)
A)20% : 50 % : 70% correct
B)80% : 40% : 30% correct
C)30 % : 30% : 30% correct
D)70% : 40% : 60% correct

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In proactive interference, earlier learning interferes with the recall of later learning. In option B, the percentage of correct responses decreases from Trial 1 to Trial 3, which is evidence of interference from earlier trials affecting later recall.

Which of the Following Sets of Results Shows Evidence of Proactive