Levels of processing theory argues that the best way to encode information into long-term memory is to encode it:
A) at the deepest level, which requires thinking and forming new associations
B) at the most shallow level, which means analyzing only the most important information
C) by maintenance rehearsal
D) by the sound of the information

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Levels of processing theory proposes that the more deeply information is processed when it is encoded, the better it will be remembered. This means that encoding at the deepest level, which requires thinking and forming new associations, is the most effective way to encode information into long-term memory. The other options listed (shallow level, maintenance rehearsal, sound) do not involve deep processing and are less effective ways to encode information.

Levels of Processing Theory Argues That the Best Way to Encode