Nana is taking a Spanish final at the end of the spring semester. The problem is, the French vocabulary she learned the semester before keeps getting in the way, causing her to forget Spanish words. Nana is experiencing ________ interference.
A) proactive
B) progressive
C) regressive
D) retroactive

Question

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Proactive interference occurs when old information (French vocabulary) interferes with the ability to learn or recall new information (Spanish vocabulary).

Nana Is Taking a Spanish Final at the End of the Spring