If I get a list of three weapons, and try to recall them, and then get another list of three weapons, and try to recall them, and then yet another list of three items and try to recall them, what is likely to happen?
a) You will recall the lists more easily as you go on, due to practice effects.
b) You will recall the list more easily as you go on, because they all represent the same concept (weapons).
c) You will get worse at recalling the lists, due to retroactive interference.
d) You will get worse at recalling the lists, due to proactive interference.
Answer: d
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