In the Information-Processing System, the Central Executive

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the information-processing system, the central executive

• A) is the conscious, reflective part of the mental system.
• B) collaborates with long-term memory to direct problem solving and reasoning.
• C) is where sights and sounds are represented directly and stored briefly.
• D) is a special part of the long-term memory that manages complex activities.

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