Forgetting older information due to the effects of learning new information is called
A) proactive interference.
B) encoding failure.
C) decay.
D) retroactive interference.

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Retroactive interference is the phenomenon in which new learning interferes with the ability to recall older information. This means that the older information is forgotten or becomes harder to retrieve due to the effects of learning new information. Proactive interference refers to the opposite phenomenon in which older information interferes with the ability to learn and remember new information. Encoding failure is when the brain fails to create a solid memory of an experience, while decay refers to the natural fading of memories over time with disuse.

Forgetting Older Information Due to the Effects of Learning New