Which part of working memory does not actually store information, but instead guides attention and ensures that the other components are working on the appropriate task?
A) the phonological loop
B) the central executive
C) the episodic buffer
D) the visuospatial sketchpad
Answer: B
Rationale: The central executive is the control center of working memory; it coordinates attention and the exchange of information among the three storage components.
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