Which statement below is most closely associated with levels of processing theory?
A) Information enters memory by passing through a number of levels, beginning with sensory memory, then short-term memory, then long-term memory.
B) Events that are repeated enough can influence our behavior, even after we have forgotten the original events.
C) Deep processing takes longer than shallow processing and results in better processing.
D) People who were sad when they studied did better when they were sad during testing.

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The statement "Deep processing takes longer than shallow processing and results in better processing" is closely associated with levels of processing theory, which suggests that information that is processed more deeply (i.e., meaningfully and thoughtfully) is more likely to be remembered than information processed more shallowly (i.e., in a superficial or meaningless way).

Which Statement Below Is Most Closely Associated with Levels of Processing