According to the levels-of-processing theory, if Jon wanted Maqsood to remember the sentences "At first, it is better to run than to walk," "Birds seldom get too close," and "A rock can be used as an anchor," he should
A) encourage Maqsood to pay attention to the sound of each word.
B) ask Maqsood to underline all of the three-letter words.
C) have Maqsood alphabetize the words in each sentence.
D) tell Maqsood the sentences all refer to kite-flying.
E) test Maqsood's memory immediately.

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The levels-of-processing theory suggests that memory retention is improved when information is processed at a deeper, more meaningful level. Telling Maqsood that the sentences all refer to kite-flying encourages him to think about the meaning of the sentences and how they relate to each other, which is a deeper level of processing compared to focusing on the sound, appearance, or arrangement of the words.

According to the Levels-Of-Processing Theory, If Jon Wanted Maqsood to Remember