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Retroactive Interference

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

Retroactive interference is a memory phenomenon where newly learned information interferes with the recall of older information.

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