__________ interference occurs when learning something new hampers earlier learning,and __________ interference occurs when earlier learning gets in the way of new learning.
A)Maintenance;elaborative
B)Elaborative;maintenance
C)Retroactive;proactive
D)Proactive;retroactive

Question

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Retroactive interference occurs when newly acquired information interferes with the ability to recall older information. Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the ability to learn and remember new information. Therefore, choice C is the correct option as it matches the description provided.

__________ Interference Occurs When Learning Something New Hampers Earlier Learning,and