General Studies · Forgetting and Interference Theory
Which of the following accurately describes the concept of proactive interference in memory?
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- 1New information interferes with the ability to recall older information.
- 2Older, previously learned information hinders the ability to successfully encode and retrieve newer information.✓
- 3Information is stored in memory but cannot be readily retrieved due to interference or lack of retrieval cues.
- 4Information in memory fades over time due to a lack of use or retrieval.
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Older, previously learned information hinders the ability to successfully encode and retrieve newer information.
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