When old or previously stored information hinders the learning or recall of newly acquired information, it is called:

Topic: Cognitive Psychology
Subtopic: Forgetting Theories

ARetroactive Interference

BProactive Interference

CInfantile Amnesia

DSource Amnesia

Explanation

Proactive interference occurs when old items prevent the acquisition or retrieval of newly introduced material.

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