It is more difficult to learn four lists of names than to learn one list of names,one list of fruits,one list of cities,and one list of cars.Why?
A)Serial-order effect
B)Interference
C)The law of effect
D)Confabulation

Question

It is more difficult to learn four lists of names than to learn one list of names,one list of fruits,one list of cities,and one list of cars.Why?​
A)Serial-order effect
B)​Interference
C)​The law of effect
D)​Confabulation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Interference occurs when similar information (in this case, four lists of names) competes in memory, making it harder to learn and recall than when dealing with distinct categories of information (names, fruits, cities, cars).

It Is More Difficult to Learn Four Lists of Names