As a result of taking this test today, you are having a difficult time recalling the material you studied yesterday, for a test in tomorrow's calculus class. The memory deficit described here illustrates:
A) retroactive interference
B) proactive interference
C) anchoring
D) remote associations

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Retroactive interference occurs when new learning interferes with the ability to recall old information. In this scenario, the information from today's test is interfering with the ability to recall information from yesterday's studying for tomorrow's test.

As a Result of Taking This Test Today, You Are