According to the levels-of-processing theory, if Jon wanted Maqsood to remember the sentences "At first, it is better to run than to walk, " "Birds seldom get too close," and "A rock can be used as an anchor," he should
A) encourage Maqsood to pay attention to the sound of each word.
B) ask Maqsood to underline all of the three-letter words.
C) have Maqsood alphabetize the words in each sentence.
D) tell Maqsood the sentences all refer to kite-flying.
E) test Maqsood's memory immediately.

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The levels-of-processing theory suggests that deeper levels of processing, such as semantic processing (understanding the meaning of words and sentences), lead to better long-term memory. Telling Maqsood that the sentences all refer to kite-flying encourages him to think about the meaning of the sentences in a specific context, which is a deeper level of processing compared to focusing on the sound, the length of words, or their alphabetical order.

According to the Levels-Of-Processing Theory, If Jon Wanted Maqsood to Remember