Isla is studying French and Spanish for two upcoming exams.She starts by studying French and then moves on to studying Spanish.However,when Isla goes to write her Spanish exam,she finds she keeps remembering French words rather than Spanish words.This is an example of

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Proactive interference occurs when older memory makes it more difficult to remember new information. In this case, Isla's memory of French (the older information) interferes with her ability to recall Spanish (the newer information).

Isla Is Studying French and Spanish for Two Upcoming Exams