Interference occurs when other information prevents the retrieval of the target information.

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Interference occurs when the retrieval of target information is hindered by other information present in memory. This interference can be caused by both proactive interference, where previously learned information interferes with new learning, or retroactive interference, where newly learned information interferes with the retrieval of previously learned information.

Interference Occurs When Other Information Prevents the Retrieval of the Target