When new learning gets in the way of recalling previously learned information, _____ has occurred.
A)proactive interference
B)retroactive interference
C)anterograde amnesia
D)proactive amnesia

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Retroactive interference occurs when new learning interferes with the recall of previously learned information. This results in difficulty in retrieving information that was learned earlier. Proactive interference, on the other hand, occurs when previously learned information interferes with the recall of new information. Anterograde amnesia is a condition in which an individual is unable to create new memories after a certain point in time, often due to brain injury or trauma. Proactive amnesia is not a valid term.

When New Learning Gets in the Way of Recalling Previously