Suppose that you have been studying your French vocabulary words for several hours, and you are making an increasing number of mistakes. Then you switch to reviewing the new terms for your upcoming biology test, and your performance is noticeably better. You are experiencing

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This scenario describes release from proactive interference, which occurs when the buildup of previously learned material interferes with the ability to learn new material. When you switch to a different subject (from French to biology), your performance improves because the interference from the previously studied material (French vocabulary) is reduced, allowing for better learning and recall of the new material (biology terms).

Suppose That You Have Been Studying Your French Vocabulary Words