While Althea was filling out a job application, memory of her current address prevented her from accurately remembering her previous address. This is an example of
A)retrograde amnesia.
B)anterograde amnesia.
C)retroactive interference.
D)proactive interference.
E)the serial position effect.

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to remember old information. In this case, Althea's memory of her current address interferes with her ability to recall her previous address.

While Althea Was Filling Out a Job Application, Memory of Her