Adit is studying for a biology test. After 7 consecutive hours of studying, he finds he can remember what he just finished studying, but he can no longer remember what he studied 5 or 6 hours ago. Adit's memory problems are BEST explained by __________.
A) proactive interference
B) retrograde amnesia
C) memory diffusion
D) retroactive interference

Question

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall old information. Adit's inability to remember information from 5 or 6 hours ago suggests that the new information he is studying is interfering with his ability to recall the old information.

Adit Is Studying for a Biology Test