Question

Proactive interference refers to the
a. Blocking of painful memories from conscious awareness
b. Incorporation of misleading information into one’s memory of an event
c. Disruptive effect of new learning on the recall of previously learned information
d. Disruptive effect of prior learning on the recall of new information

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Disruptive effect of prior learning on the recall of new information        

Explanation:

Proactive interference refers to the disruptive effect of prior learning on the recall of new information, it is the interference effect of previously learned materials on the acquisition and retrieval of newer materials. An example will be calling your new girlfriend by the name of your ex-girlfriend.