Chris is having trouble learning the new arrangement of the song.She often finds herself shifting to the old arrangement in the middle.This is an example of:
A)memory overwriting
B)repression
C)proactive interference
D)retroactive interference

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Proactive interference occurs when old information interferes with the ability to learn and remember new information. Chris is experiencing proactive interference because the old arrangement is interfering with her ability to learn the new arrangement.

Chris Is Having Trouble Learning the New Arrangement of the Song.She