Three research subjects in a project about long-term memory were asked to memorize a series of words. Subject 1 was asked if the word was in capital letters. Subject 2 was asked if the word rhymed with another word given. Subject 3 was asked if the word m
a) Subject 1 because his task was least distracting.
b) Subject 2 because his task used sound.
c) Subject 3 because his task required deeper processing.
d) Subject 3 because his task required only superficial processing.
Answer: c
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