Assuming that one learned "SHOE-LEMON" after studying "SHOE-POOL," forgetting which of the following items would be the best evidence of the consequences of PROACTIVE interference?
A)SHINE
B)POOL
C)SHOE
D)CITRUS
E)LEMON

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Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the ability to learn new information. In this case, "SHOE-POOL" was learned and later "SHOE-LEMON" was learned. Forgetting "LEMON" would be the best evidence of proactive interference because it would suggest that the previously learned information about "POOL" interfered with the ability to remember "LEMON". Choices A, C, and D are not related to the previously learned information and would not be affected by proactive interference. The correct answer is E, "LEMON."

Assuming That One Learned "SHOE-LEMON" After Studying "SHOE-POOL," Forgetting Which