Arnold so easily remembers his old girlfriend's telephone number that he finds it difficult to recall his new girlfriend's number. Arnold's difficulty best illustrates

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Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the retention of new information. In this case, Arnold's old girlfriend's phone number is interfering with his ability to remember his new girlfriend's number.

Arnold So Easily Remembers His Old Girlfriend's Telephone Number That