While taking a psychology test you put down a researcher's name but it was from your biology notes that you had studied before studying for psychology. This is an example of __________ interference.
A) proactive
B) retroactive
C) active
D) passive

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Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the retention of new information. In this case, the biology notes (previously learned information) interfered with the ability to recall the correct researcher's name in the psychology test (new information).

While Taking a Psychology Test You Put Down a Researcher's