Which of the following is an example of proactive interference?
A)Jazmin calls her new boyfriend by her old boyfriend's name.
B)Jazmin calls her old girlfriend by her new girlfriend's name.
C)After learning Spanish,Jazmin finds it difficult to remember her previously-learned Italian verbs.
D)After learning how to play racquetball,Jazmin finds that her prior squash skills are diminished.

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Proactive interference occurs when old information interferes with the ability to learn or recall new information. In this case, Jazmin's memory of her old boyfriend's name interferes with her ability to remember her new boyfriend's name.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Proactive Interference