In the depth-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; deeper
C) higher; lower
D) lower; higher

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The depth-of-processing model of memory suggests that the deeper we process information (i.e. by connecting it to existing knowledge or focusing on its meaning), the more likely we are to retain it in memory for longer periods of time. Therefore, information processed at a deeper level is more likely to form a stronger memory than information processed at a shallower level. Choice A reflects this idea, as it suggests that deeper processing leads to stronger memories, while shallower processing leads to weaker memories.

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