An Experiment on Memory and the Effect of Different Levels of Processing.

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An Experiment on Memory and the Effect of Different Levels of Processing

Contents

Abstract 2

Introduction 3

Method 5

Results 8

Discussion 10

References 12

Appendix 1 14

Consent Form

Appendix 2 15

Standardised Instructions

Appendix 3 16

Sample Answer Sheet

Appendix 4 17

Word List

Appendix 5 18

Debriefing Sheet

Appendix 6 19

Raw Data

Appendix 7 20 Statistical Calculations

Abstract

This investigation is based on the Levels of Processing model of memory and the work of Craik and Lockhart which states that the deeper the processing used, the more likely the recall.

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the level of processing required and the relative recall rates. The experimental hypothesis was that there will be a significant positive relationship between the depth of processing required, and the likelihood of the word's recall. The null hypothesis was that there will be no significant positive relationship between the depth of processing required, and the likelihood of the word's recall. An experimental research