Question

Sometimes we forget information because other memories compete with that information during recall.

A. Interference theory
B. Decay theory
C. Repression
D. Elaborative rehearsal

Answer 1

Interference theory explains how competing memories can cause forgetting during recall.

This correct answer is A)

Step-by-step explanation:

Interference theory explains why we sometimes forget information because other memories compete with that information during recall.

There are two types of interference: proactive interference and retroactive interference.

Proactive interference occurs when old information hinders the recall of newly learned information, while retroactive interference happens when information learned more recently hinders the recall of older information.

This correct answer is A)