Elaine was getting bombarded with telemarketer calls so she eventually decided to change to an unlisted phone number.She then had to tell everyone her new number,and she was surprised at how often she would automatically say the old number.What kind of forgetting is Elaine experiencing?
A) decay
B) retroactive interference
C) proactive interference
D) motivated forgetting

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Elaine is experiencing proactive interference, which occurs when previously learned information interferes with the recall of new information. In this case, her old phone number is interfering with her ability to remember her new phone number. Decay refers to the fading away of memories over time, retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the recall of old information, and motivated forgetting involves intentionally repressing or forgetting memories due to psychological reasons.

Elaine Was Getting Bombarded with Telemarketer Calls So She Eventually