Jake has always driven a car with a standard transmission. His new car has an automatic transmission, but Jake still pushes his left foot down in search of a clutch. In this example, previously learned behavior is interfering with learning a new behavior, a process called proactive interference.

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Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the learning of new information or behavior. In this example, Jake's previous experience with a standard transmission is interfering with his ability to adjust to the new behavior of driving an automatic transmission.

Jake Has Always Driven a Car with a Standard Transmission