Which of the following examples represents the shallowest processing as described by the levels of processing model?
A) recalling an object's function
B) attending to the sound of a word
C) thinking about the meaning of a word
D) recalling that an object was rectangular

Question

Which of the following examples represents the shallowest processing as described by the levels of processing model?
A) recalling an object's function
B) attending to the sound of a word 
C) thinking about the meaning of a word 
D) recalling that an object was rectangular

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Attending to the sound of a word represents shallow processing as it only involves processing the word's physical attributes and not its meaning or function.

Which of the Following Examples Represents the Shallowest Processing as Described