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Proactive Interference

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AP Psychology

Definition

Proactive interference is when previously learned information interferes with the learning or recall of new information.

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You are given four lists of words to remember. List 1, List 2, List 2, and List 4. You must learn them in that order (1, 2, 3, and 4). Which list would cause proactive interference for remembering list 2?
Which of the following best describes proactive interference in memory retention?
What leads to proactive interference in memory?
How does the theory of proactive interference contradict the idea that memory loss is simply due to fading over time?
Which of these scenarios best exemplifies the concept of proactive interference in forgetting?
How can an individual best minimize proactive interference in their learning process when studying for multiple subjects?

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