Asked by wassim lagnaoui on Jul 21, 2024

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After studying biology all afternoon,Alonzo is having difficulty remembering details of the organic chemistry material he memorized that morning.Alonzo's difficulty best illustrates

A) retroactive interference.
B) the misinformation effect.
C) proactive interference.
D) source amnesia.

Organic Chemistry

The scientific study of the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds and materials, mainly those containing carbon.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where newer information interferes with the ability to recall older information.

Proactive Interference

The tendency of previously learned material to hinder subsequent learning or the recall of new information.

  • Discern the different categories of memory interference and evaluate their effects on memory recall.
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Ashley LittleJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the ability to recall old information, as seen in Alonzo's difficulty remembering the organic chemistry material after studying biology.