MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 197: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 197
1. Retroactive interference occurs when:
- A. old information interferes with learning new material.
- B. new material interferes with recalling old material.
- C. new information decays over time.
- D. old information decays over time.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Retroactive interference is a type of memory interference in which new information interferes with our ability to recall older material (choice B is correct). Proactive interference occurs when old information interferes with learning new material (choice A is wrong). Answer choices C and D refer to memory decay which occurs regardless of intereference (choices C and D are wrong).