Levels-of-Processing Effect
A theory that suggests the depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects how well information is remembered.
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Depth of Processing
A theory suggesting that information processed at a deeper, more meaningful level is better remembered than information processed at a shallow level.
Bizarreness Effect
A cognitive bias where bizarre or unusual information is better remembered than common information.
Modality Effect
The phenomenon where people remember information better when it is presented through multiple sensory modalities rather than a single modality.
Priming
A psychological effect where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.
Chunking
A cognitive process that groups information into manageable units, making it easier to remember and process.
Visual Depiction Effect
A phenomenon where people better understand and remember information when it is presented visually.
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.
Spacing Effect
A learning phenomenon where information is better retained when study sessions are spaced out over time rather than crammed in a short period.