Concepts from Cognitive Psychology Levels of Processing: deep, surface, strategic Levels of Processing: deep, surface, strategic The deep approach is associated with: The deep approach is associated with: –intention of understanding what is to be learned –intrinsic motivation (interest in subject) The surface approach is associated with: The surface approach is associated with: –reproducing what teachers desire –instrumental motivation or fear of failure –concerned primarily with memorization, not understanding The strategic approach is associated with: The strategic approach is associated with: –a combination of deep and surface strategies –a desire for highest possible grades –competitive form of motivation (need for achievement)
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