________ is the tendency for older or previously learned material to interfere with the retrieval of newer, more recently learned material.
A) Cue-dependent forgetting
B) Proactive interference
C) Decay
D) Retroactive interference

Question

________ is the tendency for older or previously learned material to interfere with the retrieval of newer, more recently learned material.
A) Cue-dependent forgetting
B) Proactive interference 
C) Decay
D) Retroactive interference

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Proactive interference occurs when older information interferes with the ability to recall newer information.

________ Is the Tendency for Older or Previously Learned Material