Craik And Lockharts Level Of Processing Model Flashcards
What does this memory model focus on?
Shallow and deep processing
Shallow processing =
Shorter lasting memories
Deep processing =
Longer lasting memories
What is structural processing with an example?
It is when we encode only the physical qualities of something e.g the shape and flight of the football
What is phonemic processing with an example?
Is when we encode its sound, e.g the noise made by the basketball
What are the 2 types of shallow processing?
Structural
Phonemic
What is semantic processing with an example?
How the stimulus relates to previously stored stimuli e.g the flight of the ball has given a goal scoring opportunity before
What does deep processing come from according to Craik and Lockhart?
Elaborative rehearsal.
Why is deep processing good?
Deep processing results in a strong memory trace being formed, and long term retention of information that can help future performance
What rehearsal allows for shallow processing?
Maintenance rehearsal
Strengths of the model?
Explains well that if we understand some info, we are more likely to remember it
Explains well that the longer we consider and analyse info, the more we remember that info
Weaknesses of the model?
The longer time it takes to process info does not always lead to better recall
The depth of processing does not always help us remember
