Question

Difference between retroactive inhibition and proactive inhibition

Answer 1

Proactive Interference Retroactive Interference

The form of interference where old memories restrain the capacity to remember new information is called Proactive Interference. The form of interference where new memories restrain the capacity to old information is called Retroactive Interference.

Proactive interference occurs when past memories hold back an individual from retaining new memories. Retroactive interference occurs when new memories hold back an individual from retaining old memories.

Competition is what prevents recall of the memory in proactive interference. Along with competition, there is also unlearning in retroactive interference.