Asked by
Jonathan Rodriguez
on Nov 02, 2024Verified
Professor Maslova has so many memories of former students that she has difficulty remembering the names of new students.The professor's difficulty best illustrates
A) retroactive interference.
B) retrograde amnesia.
C) proactive interference.
D) source amnesia.
Proactive Interference
The tendency for older memories to interfere with the retrieval of newer memories.
Former Students
Individuals who have completed or terminated their studies at an educational institution.
New Students
Individuals who are entering a school, college, university, or any educational institution for the first time or are new to a particular level of education.
- Understand the diverse kinds of memory interference and assess their influence on recall capabilities.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the diverse kinds of memory interference and assess their influence on recall capabilities.