After college graduation, Chuck decided to use his given name of Charles at his new job.Now that he has been introducing himself to new clients as Charles for the last year, he finds it difficult even in informal situations to refer to himself as Chuck.His tendency to more easily introduce himself as Charles rather than Chuck is best explained by which explanation of forgetting?
A) proactive interference
B) retroactive interference
C) memory decay
D) suppression

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retroactive interference can occur when new information interferes with the recall of old information. In this case, the new habit of introducing himself as Charles may interfere with Chuck's ability to recall and use his old name, demonstrating retroactive interference.

After College Graduation, Chuck Decided to Use His Given Name