________ occurs when newly learned information prevents the retrieval of previously stored, similar information.
A) Implicit amnesia
B) Retroactive interference
C) Proactive interference
D) Suppression
E) Explicit amnesia

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the retrieval of previously stored, similar information. This can happen when we learn something new that is similar to something we have already learned, making it harder to retrieve the original information.

________ Occurs When Newly Learned Information Prevents the Retrieval of Previously