What Does the Word-Length Effect Demonstrate About Working Memory

question 71

Multiple Choice

What does the word-length effect demonstrate about working memory?

• A) The central executive is required for storing long words.
• B) The visuospatial sketchpad is used when long words are remembered.
• C) The phonological loop can only store short words.
• D) The phonological loop holds verbal information for only a short time.

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