Don studied Spanish in high school and is currently studying Italian. His recall of a Spanish word when he is trying to write in Italian is an example of
A) retroactive interference.
B) anterograde recall.
C) retrograde recall.
D) proactive interference.

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The scenario describes proactive interference, which occurs when previously learned information (in this case, Spanish) interferes with the retrieval of newly learned information (Italian). This is different from retroactive interference (when new information interferes with the retrieval of old information) and retrograde recall (the inability to remember old information). Anterograde recall refers to the ability to remember new information.

Don Studied Spanish in High School and Is Currently Studying