Of the following factors, which is the MOST likely to cause the greatest interference?
A)amount of information
B)environmental conditions in which the information was memorized
C)when different information is memorized within 90 minutes or less
D)similarity of information

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Similarity of information is the most likely factor to cause interference because it leads to confusion and difficulty in distinguishing between the memories, making it harder to retrieve specific information. This is known as retroactive interference. The other factors may also cause interference, but to a lesser extent.

Of the Following Factors, Which Is the MOST Likely to Cause