Interference theory is defined as the theory about forgetting things or events due to striving of two memories against one another to create a competing situation.It usually tends to restrict new information or any past events to be remembered or getting retrieved in mind.
There are two types of interference that take place in mind -retroactive interference and proactive interference. Retroactive interference does not retrieval of old memory through intervening with new information.Proactive interference block new information with help of old memories.
Because in both Chinese and Taiwan culture their beliefs of honor and respect are important to them. Example: Respect for elders and loyalty toward the family are considered vital or mandatory. I’m not sure if this will help but I hope it does!
