CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Proactive interference refers to the interference effect of previously learned materials on the acquisition and retrieval of newer materials. An example of proactive interference in everyday life would be a difficulty in remembering a friend’s new phone number after having previously learned the old number.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many other examples of interference and its effect on our memories: After changing your mobile phone number, you have a difficult time remembering the new number, so you keep accidentally giving people your old number. The memory of your old number interferes with your ability to recall your new number.

Detailed explanation-3: -Let’s say you are learning Spanish, but you’re already fluent in English and have spent many years learning Italian. If you accidentally let an English or Italian word slip while trying to speak Spanish, you can blame proactive interference for the flub.

Detailed explanation-4: -Proactive and retroactive Interference is thought to be more likely to occur where the memories are similar, for example: confusing old and new telephone numbers. Chandler (1989) stated that students who study similar subjects at the same time often experience interference.