__________ interference occurs when learning something new disrupts earlier learning, and __________ interference occurs when earlier learning gets in the way of new learning.

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Retroactive interference occurs when new learning interferes with the ability to remember old information, while proactive interference occurs when old information interferes with the ability to remember new information. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

__________ Interference Occurs When Learning Something New Disrupts Earlier Learning