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Why is the Levels of Processing model considered too simplistic?

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C raik and Lockhart’s levels of processing (LoP) model of memory, including input, capacity,

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Why is the Levels of Processing model considered too simplistic?.

A.It includes too many factors
B.It does not consider memory capacity
C.It explains all memory processes
D.It is based on empirical evidence

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Critique of the Levels of Processing Model

Critics highlight that the model does not adequately explain why some deeply processed information is forgotten, nor does it consider the limited capacity of memory.

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