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; deepe.
C) higher; lower
D) lower; higher
E) semantic; episodic

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According to the levels-of-processing model of memory, information that is processed at a deeper level (i.e. semantically) is more likely to be retained longer and form a stronger memory than information that is processed at a shallower level (i.e. visually or phonetically). Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices C and E are incorrect because they use terms that are not part of the levels-of-processing model. Choice B is incorrect because it presents the opposite of the correct answer. Choice D is incorrect because it uses terms that are not specific or clear enough to be applicable to the levels-of-processing model.

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