Craik and Lockhart argue that not all so-called long-term memories are equivalent in how readily they are stored, but rather that memory storage and recall depends upon the __________ of the processing that takes place.
A)Length
B)Vividness
C)Depth
D)Encoding

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Craik and Lockhart's concept of levels-of-processing theory suggests that memory storage and recall depend on the depth of processing that takes place. Deeper levels of processing, such as semantic processing, lead to better long-term memory storage and recall compared to shallow levels, such as structural or phonemic processing. Length and vividness of stimuli do not necessarily guarantee better memory storage, while encoding refers to the process of transforming sensory information into a meaningful memory trace rather than the level of processing.

Craik and Lockhart Argue That Not All So-Called Long-Term Memories