Kim studied Spanish in high school and is now studying Italian in college. In one of her assignments for another class, she must read a passage in Spanish. As she reads the passage, her memory of Italian words interferes with her ability to understand the meaning of several Spanish words. This is an example of
A) retrograde interference.
B) anterograde interference.
C) proactive interference.
D) retroactive interference.

Question

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information disrupts the recall of old information. In this case, Kim's memory of Italian words is interfering with her ability to recall Spanish words that she learned in high school, which is an example of retroactive interference.

Kim Studied Spanish in High School and Is Now Studying