Term ID: T3896

Memory Encoding Depth

/memory-encoding-depth/
The degree of semantic processing applied to information during initial learning, affecting retention quality.
Example: Deep processing involving meaning and personal relevance producing better memory than shallow processing of surface features.

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Reference: Craik & Lockhart (1972)