Proactive interference refers to theA) 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.

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Proactive interference refers to theA)  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.

Taylor Clemett · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the individual's ability to recall new information. This can happen when similar information is learned, making it difficult for the individual to distinguish between the old and new information.

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