Retroactive interference as used in the study of memory refers to when_________.
A) older information already in memory interferes with the retrieval of newer information
B) newer information interferes with the retrieval of older information
C) information is not attended to and fails to be encoded
D) information that is not accessed decays from the storage system over time

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Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall old information. This occurs because the new information may be similar to the old information, making it difficult to distinguish between the two during recall.

Retroactive Interference as Used in the Study of Memory Refers