"No, wait, 7449 is my old extension! I just can't remember my new extension. Hold on, I've got it written on the back of my business cards," Nathan explained as he fumbled with his wallet, looking for the business card. Nathan is experiencing proactive interference.

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Proactive interference refers to the old information interfering with the recall of new information. In this case, Nathan's old extension (7449) is interfering with his ability to remember his new extension.

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