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
E) semantic; episodic

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The levels-of-processing model suggests that processing information at a deeper level (such as semantically) leads to better retention and stronger memory compared to processing it at a shallower level (such as visually). Therefore, the correct choice is A.

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