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AS Psychology Coursework An Experiment on Memory and the Effect of Different Levels of Processing Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 3 Method 5 Results 8 Discussion 10 References 12 Appendix 1 14 Consent Form Appendix 2 15 Standardised Instructions Appendix 3 16 Sample Answer Sheet Appendix 4 17 Word List Appendix 5 18 Debriefing Sheet Appendix 6 19 Raw Data Appendix 7 20 Statistical Calculations Abstract This investigation is based on the Levels of Processing model of memory and the work of Craik and Lockhart which states that the deeper the processing used, the more likely the recall. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the level of processing required and the relative recall rates. The experimental hypothesis was that there will be a significant positive relationship between the depth of processing required, and the likelihood of the word's recall. The null hypothesis was that there will be no significant positive relationship between the depth of processing required, and the likelihood of the word's recall. An experimental research method was used with an independent measures design. The sampling method used was opportunity, the sample size...

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