Craik and Lockhart demonstrated that words that had been encoded according to their meanings (semantic encoding) rather than sound or appearance were recalled more readily. Thus, they showed support for this theory of memory
A) state-dependent memory
B) the modal model of memory
C) the levels of processing framework
D) the constructivist view of memory

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Craik and Lockhart's research demonstrated support for the levels of processing framework, which argues that memory depends on the depth of processing involved. Specifically, semantic encoding (processing the meaning of information) leads to better recall than shallow processing based on sound or appearance.

Craik and Lockhart Demonstrated That Words That Had Been Encoded