Suppose you meet two new people at a party.You have trouble remembering the name of the first person you met because the name of the second person keeps coming to mind instead.This is an example of:
A)retroactive interference.
B)proactive interference.
C)source amnesia.
D)false memory.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall older information. In this case, the name of the second person (new information) is interfering with the recall of the first person's name (older information).

Suppose You Meet Two New People at a Party