Proactive interference is to _____ as retroactive interference is to _____ . a. forward-acting memory interference; backward-act
ing memory interference b. prospective memory; retrospective memory c. backward-acting memory interference; forward-acting memory interference d. retrospective memory; prospective memory
The correct answer is letter "A": forward-acting memory interference; backward-acting memory interference.
Explanation:
Proactive interference or <em>forward-acting memory interference</em> occurs when an old memory will not allow remembering new memories. On the other hand, retroactive interference or <em>backward-acting</em> <em>memory interference</em> takes place when a new memory impedes recalling a new memory. This theory was proposed by British psychologist Alan Baddeley in 1999.
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