Proactive interference of long-term memory means that __________.
A) new material interferes with memory of old material
B) new material has suppressed short-term memories
C) old material interferes with memory of new material
D) old material has eliminated memories of new material

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Proactive interference of long-term memory occurs when old material interferes with the ability to remember new material. This can happen when the old material is similar to the new material or when there is an extensive amount of old material stored in memory, making it difficult for new material to be encoded and stored.

Proactive Interference of Long-Term Memory Means That __________