Todd runs into Sarah,his former girlfriend.Oh no! He can't remember her name and calls her Robin,the name of his current girlfriend.What type of interference did Todd just experience?
A) primary interference
B) secondary interference
C) retroactive interference
D) proactive interference

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retroactive interference is the interference of new information with the retrieval of old information. In this case, Todd's current girlfriend's name interfered with his ability to recall his former girlfriend's name.

Todd Runs into Sarah,his Former Girlfriend