Fergus Craik

Definition

Fergus Craik was a cognitive psychologist who, along with Robert Lockhart, proposed the levels of processing theory. This theory suggests that the depth at which we process information during encoding affects how well we remember it later.

Related terms

Levels of Processing Theory:

This theory suggests that there are different levels of processing (shallow and deep) when encoding information, and deeper levels result in better memory retention.

Encoding:

The process of converting sensory input into a form that can be stored and retrieved from memory.

Memory Retention:

Refers to the ability to store and retrieve information over time. It determines how much we remember from past experiences.