Richard is studying both French and Spanish. In the same week he learns that the French word for "mother" is mère and that the Spanish word for "mother" is madre. One day his French teacher asks Richard, "Who is married to your father?" and Richard erroneously answers, "Madre." Richard's memory error can best be explained in terms of:
A) decay
B) interference
C) inhibition
D) failure to consolidate

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Richard's memory error can be best explained by interference since the similar sounds of the French and Spanish words for "mother" may have caused confusion and interference in his memory retrieval process.

Richard Is Studying Both French and Spanish