During the month of January when you write the date on your checks you often will write the wrong year on the check. You have difficulty remembering to write the new year because of
A) proactive interference.
B) retroactive interference.
C) memory decay.
D) response inhibition.

Question

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Proactive interference is when previously learned information interferes with the ability to recall newly learned information. In this case, the previous year is interfering with the ability to remember to write the new year on checks.

During the Month of January When You Write the Date