Susan seems to have no problem remembering her previous girlfriend's home address but has a difficult time to recalling her new girlfriend's home address. Susan's problem is an example of ________.
A)retroactive interference
B)proactive interference
C)maintenance rehearsal
D)prospective memory

Question

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Proactive interference occurs when older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories. In this case, Susan's memory of her previous girlfriend's home address is interfering with her ability to remember her new girlfriend's home address.

Susan Seems to Have No Problem Remembering Her Previous Girlfriend's