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Interfering Material

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Interfering material refers to any new or existing information that hinders or disrupts the retrieval of desired memories. It creates confusion or competition in accessing stored information.

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