Shallow processing of a word is encouraged when attention is focused on
A)the physical features of the word.
B)the meaning of a word.
C)the pleasantness of a word.
D)the category of a word.

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Shallow processing involves only low-level processing of a word, focusing on its physical features such as its appearance, sound, or spelling, rather than its meaning or context. Therefore, when attention is focused on the physical features of the word, shallow processing is encouraged.

Shallow Processing of a Word Is Encouraged When Attention Is