Tim is studying for a test. After seven consecutive hours of studying, he finds he can remember what he just finished studying, but he can no longer remember what he studied five or six hours ago. Tim's memory problems are best explained by ________.
A) retroactive interference
B) proactive interference
C) memory diffusion
D) retrograde amnesia

Question

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Retroactive interference occurs when new learning interferes with the recall of old information. In this case, Tim's ability to remember what he studied five or six hours ago is being disrupted by his more recent studying.

Tim Is Studying for a Test