Retroactive interference occurs if a series of trials are presented in rapid succession, because the memory of the preceding trials can interfere with performance on later trials.

a) true

b) false

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Rachel Wells

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12 March, 13:59

Retroactive interference occurs if a series of trials are presented in rapid succession, because the memory of the preceding trials can interfere with performance on later trials.

a) true

b) false

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Elsie · Answer 1

The answer is False

Explanation: It occurs when the presentation of some new material interferes with the memory of something that was learned earlier. Works backward in time to disrupt previously learned material. Can be demonstrated by presenting various sorts of stimuli during the delay interval

Retroactive interference occurs if a series of trials are presented in rapid succession, because the memory of the preceding trials can interfere with performance on later trials.a) trueb) false

Retroactive interference occurs if a series of trials are presented in rapid succession, because the memory of the preceding trials can interfere with performance on later trials.

a) true

b) false