Which term refers to the phenomenon in which old memories can work in a forward direction to interfere with new memories?

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Jimena Berger

22 April, 15:47

Which term refers to the phenomenon in which old memories can work in a forward direction to interfere with new memories?

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Adelaide Chen · Answer 1

Proactive interference

Proactive interference takes place when past or old memories prevent an individual from forming and storing new memories. According to this theory, we forget and cannot recall information because our memories interfere with one and another.