Liza has geography and history tests on Monday. On Sunday, she studies history first and then geography. However, she has difficulty recalling geography information; history information interferes with the recall of geography information. What kind of interference is Liza experiencing?
A)Proactive
B)Retroactive
C)Inactive
D)Overactive

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Proactive interference occurs when older memory makes it more difficult to remember new information. In Liza's case, the information she studied first (history) is interfering with her ability to recall the geography information she studied afterward.

Liza Has Geography and History Tests on Monday