DEFINITION
What is proactive inference?
This is where old memories interfere with the retrieval of new memories.
Because older memories are often more rehearsed and cemented in the long-term memory, it is often easier to recall previously new information rather than recent learning.
Give an example of proactive inference.
If my friend gives me her new phone number, it would be difficult to recall it rather than the old phone number.
Another Word..
Proactive Inhibition
What are some causes of proactive inference?
Learning information in the same context or learning large volumes of information all at once.