Question

The 'Interference' theory is related to :

• A. Improvement of memory
• B. Forgetting
• C. Learning methods
• D. Motivation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Forgetting

In psychology, Interference Theory is a major theory that explains the causes of forgetting information.

This theory states that when old and new information interfere with each other in the mind, a person is unable to recall information accurately.

This occurs mainly in two ways:

• Proactive Interference: Previously learned information interferes with the ability to recall new information (For example: forgetting a new phone number because the old phone number comes to mind).

• Retroactive Interference: Newly learned information interferes with the ability to recall old information."