__________ occurs when competing information causes us to forget something.
A)Decay
B)Reconstructive interference
C)Unlearning
D)Interference

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Interference occurs when competing information interferes with the ability to remember something, resulting in forgetting. Reconstructive interference is a type of interference, but it specifically refers to when new and old information mix together and change our memory of an event. Decay refers to the fading of memories over time, and unlearning refers to intentionally forgetting previously learned information.

__________ Occurs When Competing Information Causes Us to Forget Something