Katya studies Spanish for three years, and then switches to Pashto. When asked to remember Spanish vocabulary she can't; instead she can only remember Pashto vocabulary. This is an example of ________ interference.
A) retrograde
B) anterograde
C) proactive
D) retroactive

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This is an example of retroactive interference, where new memories interfere with the recall of old memories. In this case, learning Pashto interferes with Katya's ability to recall Spanish vocabulary.

Katya Studies Spanish for Three Years, and Then Switches to Pashto