In the levels of processing model of memory, information that gets processed at a __________ level (such as the meaning of a word) is more likely to be retained longer and form a stronger memory than information that is processed at a __________ level (such as the sound of a word).

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The levels of processing theory suggests that the more deeply we process information, the better we will remember it. Processing at a deeper level involves making meaningful connections to the information, which leads to stronger and more elaborated memory traces. Shallow processing, on the other hand, involves only superficial or sensory features of the information, such as its sound or appearance. Therefore, information that is processed at a deeper level (choice A) is more likely to be retained longer and form a stronger memory than information processed at a shallower level (choice B). Choices C and D are not accurate descriptions of the levels of processing theory.

In the Levels of Processing Model of Memory, Information That