The Prefrontal Cortex Is Thought to Be Involved in Working-Memory

question 28

Multiple Choice

The prefrontal cortex is thought to be involved in working-memory capacity (WMC) . This region is thought to be MOST important for working memory in terms of:

• A) conflict detection
• B) memory consolidation
• C) encoding sensory information
• D) goal maintenance

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