Levels or depths-of-processing refers to ______ encoding producing better memory than ______ encoding.
A)dichotic...binaural
B)semantic...sensory
C)attended...unattended
D)echoic...iconic

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Levels or depths-of-processing theory suggests that semantic encoding, which involves processing the meaning of information, leads to better memory retention compared to shallow, sensory encoding, which focuses on physical features of information. Therefore, option B is the correct choice as it compares the semantic encoding with shallow sensory encoding.

Levels or Depths-Of-Processing Refers to ______ Encoding Producing Better Memory