Later learning can disrupt previous learning {retroactive interference} {retroactive inhibition}. For two verbal-item lists, recall is harder if lists share items. With more interfering-list repetition, retroactive interference increases, up to a limiting value. Retroactive interference appears high. Retroactive interference is more than proactive interference. Over time, retroactive interference decreases, but proactive interference increases. There can be output interference.
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