Multiple Choice
Which situation describes the phenomenon of retroactive interference?
A) Samantha can't recall what day of the week it is.
B) James keeps entering his old PIN with his new ATM card.
C) Darnell keeps referring to his old VCR as a Blu-ray player.
D) Frieda often calls her new boyfriend by her old boyfriend's name.
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