Retroactive interference as used in the study of memory refers to when
A) older information already in memory interferes with the retrieval of newer information.
B) newer information interferes with the retrieval of older information.
C) information is not attended to and fails to be encoded.
D) information that is not accessed decays from the storage system over time.
Answer: B
Rationale: Retroactive interference occurs when recently learned information overshadows some older memories.
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