Question

Explain the difference between proactive interference and retroactive interference. (psychology)

Answer 1

Answer:

Proactive interference is the interference effect of previously learned materials on the acquisition and retrieval of newer material.

Example of proactive interference:

remembering a friend's new phone number after having a previously learned their old number

Retroactive interference is when more recent information gets in the way of trying to recall older information

Example of retroactive interference:

calling your ex- boyfriend/girlfriend by your new boyfriend/girlfriend's name.

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