Jillian used to be fluent in Spanish, but has since learned to speak French. She now finds it difficult to remember much of her Spanish. She is experiencing ________ interference.
A) proactive
B) retroactive
C) recall
D) recognition

Question

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Retroactive interference occurs when learning new information interferes with the recall of previously learned information. In this case, learning French has interfered with Jillian's ability to recall her previously fluent Spanish.

Jillian Used to Be Fluent in Spanish, but Has Since