Chelsea is trying to learn Spanish. However, she is finding it difficult to learn Spanish because of her tendency to apply English grammar to the Spanish language. This is an example of ________.

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Proactive interference occurs when older memory makes it hard to learn and remember new information. Chelsea's difficulty in learning Spanish due to her applying English grammar rules is an example of how her existing knowledge (English grammar) is interfering with her ability to learn new information (Spanish grammar).

Chelsea Is Trying to Learn Spanish