Which learning style involves the extent to which students approach learning material in a way that helps them understand the meaning of the material?

The deep style approaches material seeking to understand its underlying meaning.

Surface styles (A) aim only at memorising for reproduction.

Impulsive styles (B) respond quickly without reflection.

Reflective styles (D) weigh options carefully but do not define meaning-seeking here.

Deep learners connect new ideas to prior knowledge and look for relationships.

Marton and Saljo drew the deep versus surface learning distinction.