Jane is trying to remember the order in which stars are classed by heat for her astronomy class. If instead of just trying to remember the sequence of letters (OBAFGKM), she comes up with the mnemonic of "Oh Be A Fine Guy, Kiss Me," the __________ model of memory suggests that she should remember it better because she is creating more thorough connections and associations.

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The levels-of-processing model suggests that deeper, more meaningful processing of information leads to better memory retention. Creating a mnemonic involves deeper processing by forming associations and connections, which enhances recall.

Jane Is Trying to Remember the Order in Which Stars