The ________ theory claims that establishing more connections with long-term memories makes information more meaningful and memorable and thus easier to recall.
A) levels-of-processing
B) engram
C) spatial analyses
D) distributed learning
E) mood-congruent

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The levels-of-processing theory holds that memory processes depend on the depth of mental processing. If we engage in deep/semantic processing by connecting new information with long-term memories or by generating more associations, we are more likely to remember the information. This theory has been supported by many empirical studies. B describes the hypothetical physical trace of an experience in the brain, C refers to a method of brain research that examines the spatial patterns of brain activity, D describes a learning schedule, and E describes how emotional states or moods can influence memory retrieval.

The ________ Theory Claims That Establishing More Connections with Long-Term