Retroactive interference refers to theA) decay of physical memory traces.B) disruptive effect of previously learned material on the recall of new information.C) disruptive effect of new learning on the recall of previously learned material.D) blocking of painful memories from conscious awareness.

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Retroactive interference refers to theA)  decay of physical memory traces.B)  disruptive effect of previously learned material on the recall of new information.C)  disruptive effect of new learning on the recall of previously learned material.D)  blocking of painful memories from conscious awareness.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Retroactive interference is the phenomenon where the recall of previously learned information is disrupted by new learning. Option A, decay of physical memory traces, is more closely associated with the concept of forgetting. Option B is referring to proactive interference, which is the opposite of retroactive interference, where previously learned material disrupts the recall of new information. Option D is not related to retroactive interference at all.

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