Warner learned how to program in the computer language C++ in high school. He is currently learning how to write code using Java for a university course. He finds that he frequently includes pieces in his Java code that would only work for C++. He is experiencing
A)memory decay.
B)motivated amnesia.
C)proactive interference.
D)retroactive interference.
E)anterograde interference.

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Warner is experiencing proactive interference, which occurs when old information interferes with the learning or recall of new information. In this case, his prior knowledge of C++ is interfering with his ability to learn Java.

Warner Learned How to Program in the Computer Language C