Which of the following statements is true about retroactive interference?

A) It is the interference of older learning with the capacity to retrieve more recently learned material.
B) It is the interference of emotions with the capacity to retrieve semantic memory.
C) It is the interference of new learning with the ability to retrieve material learned previously.
D) It is the interference of flashbulb memories with the recollection of paired associates.

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Jordan Parris · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Retroactive interference occurs when new learning interferes with the retrieval of previously learned information. This type of interference happens when the previously learned material and the new material are similar in some way. When the similarity between the two sets of information is high, the interference is greater. Option A is incorrect as it suggests the opposite scenario where older learning hinders recent learning. Option B is incorrect as it refers to the interference of emotions rather than learning. Option D is incorrect as it makes a specific reference to flashbulb memories and paired associates, which are not necessarily relevant to retroactive interference.

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