Shalissa has two exams today. One is in French and the other is in history. Last night she studied French before history. When she gets to her history test, all she can remember is French! Shalissa's memory is suffering from _____________.
A) cue-dependent forgetting
B) proactive interference
C) decay
D) retroactive interference

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the ability to remember new information. In this case, Shalissa's studying of French (previously learned information) interferes with her ability to remember history (new information).

Shalissa Has Two Exams Today