Kyra took psychology in the fall semester and is now taking sociology. Several of the concepts are similar, and Kyra finds that she sometimes has trouble recalling some of the major psychological theorists. She keeps getting them confused with sociological theorists. Kyra's problem is most likely due to __________.
A) decoding failure
B) retroactive interference
C) proactive interference
D) Toronto syndrome

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall older information. In Kyra's case, the new sociology concepts are interfering with her ability to recall the psychological theorists she learned previously.

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