Question

Proactive interference is to _____ as retroactive interference is to _____ . a. forward-acting memory interference; backward-acting memory interference b. prospective memory; retrospective memory c. backward-acting memory interference; forward-acting memory interference d. retrospective memory; prospective memory

Answer 1

The answer is c. Re and pro means going backwards and active is memory

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "A": forward-acting memory interference; backward-acting memory interference.

Explanation:

Proactive interference or forward-acting memory interference occurs when an old memory will not allow remembering new memories. On the other hand, retroactive interference or backward-acting memory interference takes place when a new memory impedes recalling a new memory. This theory was proposed by British psychologist Alan Baddeley in 1999.