In the levels-of-processing model of memory, information that gets processed at a ________ level (such as accessing the meaning of a word or phrase) is more likely to be retained longer and form a stronger memory than information that is processed at a ________ level (such as the visual characteristics of a word).
A) deeper; shallower
B) shallower; deeper
C) higher; lower
D) lower; higher

Question

In the levels-of-processing model of memory, information that gets processed at a ________ level (such as accessing the meaning of a word or phrase) is more likely to be retained longer and form a stronger memory than information that is processed at a ________ level (such as the visual characteristics of a word).
A) deeper; shallower 
B) shallower; deeper 
C) higher; lower
D) lower; higher

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the levels-of-processing model of memory, information that is processed at a deeper level, such as accessing the meaning of a word or phrase, leads to better retention and stronger memory compared to information processed at a shallower level, such as the visual characteristics of a word. Therefore, the correct choice is A, with deeper representing a higher level of processing and shallower representing a lower level of processing. Choice B has the order reversed, and choices C and D use higher and lower instead of deeper and shallower, which can be confusing.

In the Levels-Of-Processing Model of Memory, Information That Gets Processed