Interfernece on the accuracy of memory

What is proactive interference?

Occurs when older memories disrupt the recall of newer memories. Old info interferes with the new.

What is retroactive interference?

Occurs when new memories disrupt the recall of older memories. New info interferes with the old.

What is interference theory?

The theory that forgetting occurs because memories interfere with each other, making it difficult to recall specific information.

How does similarity affect of information affect interference?

Similarity of information increases interference. The more similar the items, the greater the interference.