According to interference theory failure to recall information stored in the brain may be due to
A) inadequate organization or categorization of the information.
B) decay of the memory trace with time.
C) competition from other material.
D) a lack of attention during encoding.

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Interference theory suggests that forgetting occurs due to competition from other material that is similar to the information being recalled. This competition can cause confusion and make it difficult for the brain to retrieve the correct information. In contrast, options A, B, and D relate to other theories of forgetting, such as the lack of organization, decay over time, and attentional deficits during encoding.

According to Interference Theory Failure to Recall Information Stored in the Brain