Benton is filling out an application for a mortgage. On the application, Benton is asked to give his former address. To Benton's surprise, he cannot recall his last address. The only address that comes to mind is his current one. Benton appears to be experiencing ____.
A) memory decay
B) retroactive interference
C) repression
D) proactive interference

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to remember old information. In this case, Benton's current address is interfering with his ability to recall his former address.

Benton Is Filling Out an Application for a Mortgage