noun
retroactive inhibition
Technical term in psychology and learning theory: when newly learned material interferes with the recall of older memories. Compare with 順向抑制 (proactive inhibition).
See also: 順向抑制
逆向抑制は、新しい情報が古い記憶の再生を妨げる現象です。
Retroactive inhibition is a phenomenon where new information interferes with the recall of old memories.
Proactive inhibition: when old memories interfere with new learning. The opposite direction of interference compared to 逆向抑制.
Compound of 逆向 (reverse direction) and 抑制 (inhibition), likely a calque from English 'retroactive inhibition'.