Tim is studying for a test.After seven consecutive hours of studying he finds he can remember what he just finished studying,but he can no longer remember what he studied five or six hours ago.Tim's memory problems are BEST explained by _____________.
A)proactive interference
B)memory diffusion
C)retroactive interference
D)retrograde amnesia

Question

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the recall of previously learned information. In this case, Tim's ability to remember what he studied five or six hours ago is being disrupted by the new information he is learning during the seven-hour study session.

Tim Is Studying for a Test