If your mastery of the material in chapter 6 of the text interferes with what you learned in chapter 5, this would be considered__________
A) proactive interference.
B) reactive interference.
C) retroactive interference.
D) consolidation failure.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retroactive interference occurs when new learning interferes with the ability to recall old learning. In this case, the material learned in chapter 6 is interfering with the recall of material learned in chapter 5. Proactive interference, on the other hand, occurs when old learning interferes with the ability to learn new material. Reactive interference is not a recognized term in psychology, and consolidation failure refers to a failure in the process of consolidating memories, which may or may not be related to interference.

If Your Mastery of the Material in Chapter 6 of the Text