Abstract
One hundred and sixty children, ages 4 to 11, were tested in a STM task similar to that used by Wickens, Born, &Allen (1963). Special interest focused on the buildup and release of proactive interference (PI). All age groups show PI when conceptual categories (toys or kitchen utensils) were the to-be-remembered items. In addition, all groups which shifted to a different conventional category on the last trial, show release from PI. The theoretical significance of the presence of PI and its release in preschool children is discussed.
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