Interference theory?

Interference theory is a psychological theory that suggests that forgetting occurs because new information interferes with the ability to retrieve previously learned information. There are two main types of interference: proactive interference, which occurs when old information interferes with the ability to remember new information, and retroactive interference, which occurs when new information interferes with the ability to remember old information. This theory is often used to explain why people may have difficulty recalling information that they have previously learned.