China is trying to memorize the lyrics to a new song, but lyrics to a song she learned last week keep popping into her head, making it difficult. This is an example of __________.

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China is trying to memorize the lyrics to a new song, but lyrics to a song she learned last week keep popping into her head, making it difficult. This is an example of __________.

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Proactive interference occurs when old information interferes with the ability to remember new information. In this case, the lyrics China learned last week are interfering with her ability to memorize new song lyrics.

China Is Trying to Memorize the Lyrics to a New