In memory retrieval,interference is caused by __________.
A)the passage of time
B)other memories
C)neural noise
D)declining abilities

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Interference in memory retrieval is caused by other memories competing for retrieval. This can occur through proactive interference (older memories interfering with the retrieval of newer ones) or retroactive interference (newer memories interfering with the retrieval of older ones). The passage of time (A) may also cause forgetting but is not specifically related to interference. Neural noise (C) refers to random variations in neural firing and may interfere with encoding, but not retrieval. Declining abilities (D) may make it harder to retrieve memories, but do not directly cause interference.

In Memory Retrieval,interference Is Caused by __________