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Shallow Encoding

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Shallow encoding refers to the process of encoding information in a superficial or surface-level manner, resulting in weaker storage and retrieval from long-term memory.

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