Levels of Processing in Human Memory (PLE Memory) [Hardcover]

As a conceptual framework for the investigation of human memory, the levels-of-processing paradigm had enjoyed immense popularity since its introduction in the early 1970s. It was the impetus behind literally hundreds of experiments and was used as an explanation for a wide range of retention phenomena. Consequently, a wealth of data and theory had emerged, and this title assimilates and evaluates this information. Originally published in 1979, the distinguished contributors to the volume  both proponents and opponents of the levels-of-processing framework  present here their latest data and ideas on a viewpoint that has been a tremendous influence in memory research and related areas.

Preface.  Part 1: Theoretical and Empirical Developments  1. Larry L. Jacoby and Fergus I. M. CraikEffects of Elaboration of Processing at Encoding and Retrieval: Trace Distinctiveness and Recovery of Initial Context  2. William F. BattigThe Flexibility of Human Memory  3. Douglas L. NelsonRemembering Pictures and Words: Appearance, Significance, and Name  4. Robert S. LockhartRemembering Events: Discussion of Papers by Jacoby and Craik, Battig, and Nelson  Part 2: Extensions and Applications  5. Michael W. EysenckDepth, Elaboration, and Distinctiveness  6. Laird S. CermakAmnesic Patients Level of Processing  7. Harry P. BahrickBroader Methods and Narrower Theories for Memory Research: Comments on the Papers by Eysenck and Cermak  Part 3: Language Processes  8. Charles A. PerfettiLevels of Langauge and Levels of Process  9. Janet L. Lachman and Roy LachmanComprehension and Cognition: A State of the Art Inquiry  10 . Walter KintschLevels of Processing Language Material: Discussion olS2