In this type of interference, a memory that one has formed in the past interferes with the retrieval of a new memory-particularly if the new information is in some way similar to the old.
A) proactive
B) retroactive
C) decay
D) recovered

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Proactive interference occurs when older memories interfere with the retrieval of newer memories, especially when the information is similar.

In This Type of Interference, a Memory That One Has