After learning the combination for his new locker at school,Milton is unable to remember the combination for his year-old bicycle lock.Milton is experiencing the effects of
A) source amnesia.
B) retroactive interference.
C) proactive interference.
D) automatic processing.

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Retroactive interference occurs when newly learned information interferes with the ability to recall previously learned information. In this case, Milton's new locker combination is interfering with his ability to recall the combination for his year-old bicycle lock.

After Learning the Combination for His New Locker at School,Milton