The _____ theory explains forgetting as new memories either altering existing memory traces or making it harder to "locate" earlier memories.
A)interference
B)decay
C)disuse
D)encoding failure

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The interference theory proposes that new memories can interfere with or disrupt the retrieval of older memories. This can occur through either proactive interference (when old memories interfere with the recall of new information) or retroactive interference (when new memories interfere with the recall of old information).

The _____ Theory Explains Forgetting as New Memories Either Altering