The theory that states that we forget information because other information gets in the way is the _______ theory.
A)signal detection
B)trace decay
C)interference
D)inhibition

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The interference theory states that forgetting occurs when new information interferes with old information, leading to difficulty in retrieving the old information. Choices A, B, and D refer to different theories of forgetting.

The Theory That States That We Forget Information Because Other