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Russell was describing a concert that had occurred several years earlier. During the discussion, he asked Jamie for help remembering who else had gone to the concert. Both had clear memories of the concert, but after all those years, neither could come up with the name of the third person. This is an example of__________

A) proactive interference.
B) reactive interference.
C) retroactive interference.
D) consolidation failure.

Consolidation Failure

The inability to stabilize and store new memories effectively, leading to memory loss or impairment.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer information.

Reactive Interference

The impairment in memory performance and learning ability due to the disruptive effect of previously learned information.

  • Understand the distinctions between memory interference types and their specific effects on memory.
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Nirvy SpiveyNov 24, 2024
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