A problem for Craik & Lockhart's depth of processing account is __________.
A)circular reasoning
B)that shallow processing leads to maintenance rehearsal
C)that deep processing involves elaborative encoding
D)that shallow processing is less cognitively demanding than deeper processing

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Craik & Lockhart's depth of processing account is criticized for circular reasoning because it often defines the depth of processing by the outcome (memory strength) rather than by independent criteria, making it difficult to test or falsify.

A Problem for Craik & Lockhart's Depth of Processing Account