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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.5
How does the theory of proactive interference contradict the idea that memory loss is simply due to fading over time?
It suggests that older memories are usually more accurate than newer ones.
It indicates that memory remains consistent regardless of new experiences.
It suggests that new information can interfere with the recall of old information.
It argues against memory distortion due to emotional factors.
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AP Psychology - 5.5 Forgetting and Memory Distortion
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