Shallow Processing
A cognitive approach where information is processed at a surface level, focusing on basic features rather than deeper meaning, often leading to poorer memory retention.
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Levels-of-Processing Effect
A theory that suggests the depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects how well information is remembered.
Chunking
A cognitive process that groups information into manageable units, making it easier to remember and process.
Semantic Encoding
The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context, enabling deeper processing and memory retention.
Multimodal Theory
A theory that explains how information is processed through different sensory modalities, such as visual, auditory, and tactile.
Information Processing
The series of actions or operations involved in the acquisition, interpretation, storage, and retrieval of information.
KOS
Knowledge Organization System (KOS) refers to a structured framework for organizing, managing, and retrieving information within a specific domain or across multiple domains.
Directed Cognition
The process by which attention is guided by internal goals and external stimuli, affecting how information is processed and remembered.
Taxonomy
The practice and science of classification, often used to organize content and information.