The Levels of Processing Theory of Memory Has Been Criticized

question 40

Multiple Choice

The levels of processing theory of memory has been criticized as being untestable because

• A) there is no independent way of measuring depth of processing except for performance on a memory test.
• B) the results of the experiments using college students have not generalized to subjects of different ages.
• C) the effect of depth of processing on memory is very weak.
• D) depth of processing can be measured only using incidental learning.

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Definitions:

A-not-B Task

A cognitive task used to assess the understanding of object permanence in infants, where an object is hidden in one location (A) then moved to another (B), and the infant's search behavior is observed.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and his theory of cognitive development.

Time Before

Refers to the period or moments that precede a particular event or point in time.

Violations-of-Expectations Procedure

An experimental technique used in developmental psychology to assess infants' understanding of physical and social norms by observing their reactions to unexpected events.