Mariola was raised in a Spanish-speaking household but became a French major during college. When returning home to visit her family, she cannot remember the Spanish word for "bird," only the French word. In this scenario, Mariola is experiencing

A. long-term potentiation.
B. interference.
C. episodic memory.
D. schemas.


Answer: B

Psychology

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