Jon is trying to remember his class schedule from last semester,but he keeps thinking of his current classes instead.This phenomenon is an example of which type of interference?
A) retroactive
B) proactive
C) blocking
D) absentmindedness

Question

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall older information. In this case, Jon's current classes (new information) are interfering with his memory of last semester's schedule (old information).

Jon Is Trying to Remember His Class Schedule from Last