Proactive interference of long-term memory means ___________ .
A)new material interferes with memory of old material
B)new material has suppressed short-term memories
C)old material interferes with memory of new material
D)old material has eliminated memories of new material

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Proactive interference of long-term memory occurs when previously learned information interferes with the recall of newly learned information. The old material interferes with the memory of new material, leading to difficulty in recalling the new information. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Proactive Interference of Long-Term Memory Means ___________