"No, wait, 7449 is my old extension! I just can't remember my new extension. Hold on, I've got it written on the back of my business cards," Nathan explained as he fumbled with his wallet, looking for the business card. Nathan is experiencing proactive interference.

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Proactive interference occurs when older memories interfere with the retrieval of newer memories. In this case, Nathan's old extension number (an older memory) is interfering with his ability to recall his new extension number (a newer memory).

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