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According to Craik and Lockhart, which of the following levels of processing would result in the highest recall of information?

Correct answer: C. Semantic

  • A. Phonological
  • B. Syntactic
  • C. Semantic
  • D. Acoustic

Explanation

Craik and Lockhart’s levels-of-processing framework predicts that semantic processing creates the deepest and most durable memory trace, producing the highest recall. Phonological, syntactic, and acoustic processing focus on surface features and are therefore shallower.

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