Multiple Choice
Retroactive interference refers to the
A) 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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