Proactive interference occurs when:
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Correct answer: Old information interferes with new learning
Proactive interference happens when previously learned material hinders the learning of new information. It often occurs when tasks are similar.
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More Forgetting: Causes and Strategies questions
- A student cannot recall information because no suitable cues are available. This reflects:
- Which of the following is a psychological cause of forgetting?
- Retroactive interference occurs when:
- Forgetting due to poor encoding occurs when:
- Which strategy is MOST effective for reducing interference?
- Students forget more when they are distracted during learning because distraction affects: