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Proactive interference is when previously learned information interferes with the learning or recall of new information.
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Interference Theory: A theory stating that forgetting occurs because memories interfere with and disrupt one another.
Short-term Memory: Part of the memory system where limited amounts of information can be stored for a few seconds or minutes.
Working Memory: A cognitive system that holds and manipulates information over short periods.