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levels of processing theory  

Definition

  • Theory proposed by Craik and Lockhart (1972) according to which deeper (e.g. semantic) processing of information produces memory traces that are more durable and resistant to forgetting than shallow (perceptual) processing.

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Entry terms

  • levels of processig hypothesis
  • levels of processing model

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Bibliographic citation(s)

  • • Craik, F. I. M., & Lockhart, R. S. (1972). Levels of processing: A framework for memory research. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 11(6), 671–684. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5371(72)80001-X

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  • • Craik, F. I. M., & Lockhart, R. S. (1972). Niveaux de traitement : un cadre pour la recherche en mémoire. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 11(6), 671–684. Traduit dans S. Nicolas & P. Piolino (2010). Anthologie de psychologie de la mémoire humaine (pp. 171-191). De Boeck.

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  • • Craik, F. I. M., & Tulving, E. (1975). Depth of processing and the retention of words in episodic memory. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 104(3), 268–294. https://doi.org/10.1037/0096-3445.104.3.268

    [Study type: empirical study / Access: closed]
  • • Giboin, A. (1979). Le principe des niveaux de traitement ou principe de profondeur. L’Année Psychologique, 79(2), 623–655. https://doi.org/10.3406/psy.1979.28289

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  • • Morris, C. D., Bransford, J. D., & Franks, J. J. (1977). Levels of processing versus transfer appropriate processing. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 16(5), 519–533. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5371(77)80016-9

    [Study type: empirical study / Access: closed]

Creator

  • Frank Arnould

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Editorial note

  • The levels of processing theory is opposed to structural theories of memory: it insists on the idea that it is the encoding processes rather than the existence of different storage systems that are responsible for remembering.

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