When newer information interferes with the retrieval of older information, this is called ________.
A) cue-dependent forgetting
B) proactive interference
C) decay
D) retroactive interference

Question

When newer information interferes with the retrieval of older information, this is called ________.
A) cue-dependent forgetting
B) proactive interference 
C) decay
D) retroactive interference

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retroactive interference occurs when newly acquired information interferes with the ability to retrieve previously learned information. This is the opposite of proactive interference, which occurs when previously learned information interferes with the ability to remember newly acquired information. Cue-dependent forgetting refers to the inability to retrieve information because of a lack of appropriate cues or triggers, while decay refers to the fading of memories over time.

When Newer Information Interferes with the Retrieval of Older Information