While Penny Was Riding the Bus, She Was Reading Her

question 13

Multiple Choice

While Penny was riding the bus, she was reading her text messages, and also eavesdropping on the conversation behind her. She also paid attention to where she was on the route so that she didn't miss her stop. Which component of working memory allows Penny to monitor all of these events?

• A)visuospatial sketchpad
• B)executive control system
• C)phonological loop
• D)episodic buffer

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