At a party,Hoshiko was introduced to Steve just as she arrived.Hoshiko then went off to speak with a different group and was introduced to each of them as well.After hearing the new names,Hoshiko could not remember Steve's name.This description illustrates
A)retroactive interference.
B)proactive interference.
C)decay.
D)reconstructive forgetting.

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to remember older information. In this case, the names Hoshiko learned after meeting Steve interfered with her ability to remember Steve's name.

At a Party,Hoshiko Was Introduced to Steve Just as She