An excellent typist is given a new computer with a keyboard where the keys are arranged on the basis of how frequently the letters are used, as opposed to the standard keyboard arrangement.Until the typist learns the new keyboard, he will be plagued constantly with
A)proactive interference.
B)retroactive interference.
C)sore fingers and a bruised ego.
D)repression and suppression.

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Proactive interference occurs when old information interferes with the ability to learn new information. In this case, the typist's familiarity with the standard keyboard layout interferes with learning the new keyboard layout.

An Excellent Typist Is Given a New Computer with a Keyboard