Phil listens to a talk radio program with great interest. He then listens to a second, similar program. Phil later finds it difficult to remember the details of the first program. What has probably occurred?
A) decay of the memory trace
B) consolidation of the memory trace
C) new learning
D) negative transfer

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

New learning from the second program likely interfered with Phil's ability to recall the details of the first program, a phenomenon known as interference.

Phil Listens to a Talk Radio Program with Great Interest