When newer information interferes with the retrieval of older information,this is called:
A)encoding failure.
B)proactive interference.
C)disuse interference.
D)retroactive interference.

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Retroactive interference occurs when newly learned information interferes with the retrieval of previously learned information. This can happen when similar information is learned and the brain has difficulty distinguishing between the two, leading to confusion and difficulty recalling the correct information.

When Newer Information Interferes with the Retrieval of Older Information,this