Proactive interference ____ and retroactive interference ____ as we get older.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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Proactive interference increases as we get older because older adults have more long-term memories that can interfere with new learning. Retroactive interference decreases as we get older because older adults have less new learning that can interfere with long-term memories.

Proactive Interference ____ and Retroactive Interference ____ as We Get

Proactive Interference and Retroactive Interference as We Get