Question

Owen has trouble remembering a friend's new phone number; he keeps recalling the old number instead. Completing a rental application, Pippa finds she can't recall one of her previous addresses, as she's had several addresses since. Owen is experiencing _____ interference. Pippa is experiencing ____ interference. Select one:

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answers are "correct proactive" and "retroactive".

Explanation: Owen is experiencing correct proactive interference. Pippa is experiencing retroactive interference because Owen cannot remember a new phone number of a friend, however Pippa cannot remember a previous address of the same.