Paul and Pam both got 85% correct on the first test. Pam studied hard for the next two tests while Paul quit studying altogether. Now, strangely, the final exam turns out to be almost identical to the first test. Who will do better on the final exam, and why?

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Retroactive interference occurs when new learning interferes with the recall of old information. Since Pam studied new material for the subsequent tests, this new learning could interfere with her ability to recall the information needed for the final exam, which is similar to the first test.

Paul and Pam Both Got 85% Correct on the First