- proactive inhibition
- the interference of earlier learning in the retention of new learning; cf. retroactive i.
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proactive inhibition — … Useful english dictionary
proactive — proactive1 [prō ak′tiv] adj. [ PRO 2 + active, as in REACTIVE] assuming an active, rather than passive, role in doing, accomplishing, etc.; taking the initiative [a proactive approach to fighting drug abuse] proactive2 [prō ak′tiv] adj. [ PRO 1 + … English World dictionary
proactive — adjective Date: 1933 1. [pro (I)] relating to, caused by, or being interference between previous learning and the recall or performance of later learning < proactive inhibition of memory > 2. [pro (II) + reactive] acting in anticipation of future … New Collegiate Dictionary
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inhibition — 1. Depression or arrest of a function. SEE ALSO: inhibitor. 2. In psychoanalysis, the restraining of instinctual or unconscious drives or tendencies, especially if they conflict with one s conscience or with societal demands. 3. In psychology, a… … Medical dictionary
proactive interference — see under inhibition … Medical dictionary
Interférence proactive — En psychologie, l’interférence proactive est l effet d un apprentissage antérieur sur l acquisition en mémoire d un nouveau stimulus présentant certaines similitudes. D abord étudié dans une perspective comportementaliste, ce concept a été repris … Wikipédia en Français
retroactive inhibition — the interference of new learning in the recall of earlier learning; cf. proactive i … Medical dictionary
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