Question

According to research by Fergus I.M. Craik and Endel Tulving on levels of processing, which of the following would most improve the ability to recall the word "umbrella"?
A. counting the number of syllables in the word "umbrella"
B. deciding whether an umbrella would be useful to pack for a trip
C. mentally spelling the word "umbrella"
D. writing the word "umbrella"
E. deciding whether the word "umbrella" rhymes with the word "banana"

Answer 1

Answer: B - deciding whether an umbrella is useful to pack for a trip.

Explanation: According to research by Fergus I.M. Craik and Endel Tulving on levels of processing. Memorization can be improved by semantic processing meaning it provides meaning or context to the word.(In dept processing)

During the processing level stage, an individual goes through deep processing level which may reach the deepest level.

As a result of the above, memory traces are formed which contains code characteristics and continues to remain in the memory.

A cognitive analysis must be conducted during the deeper dept of processing which will help to retain the character.