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Jessica took psychology in the fall semester and is now taking sociology. Several of the concepts are similar, and Jessica finds that she sometimes has trouble recalling some of the major psychological theorists. She keeps getting them confused with sociological theorists. Jessica's problem is most likely due to _________.
A) toronto syndrome
B) proactive interference
C) retroactive interference
D) decoding failure

Respuesta :

Answer:

C) retroactive interference

Explanation:

Retroactive interference occurs when one forget the previously task which was learnt very recent due to learning of the task.

The later learning interferes of the individual with the earlier learning. The new memories disrupt the old memories.

In the given case study, Jessica being confused is an example of retroactive interference.

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