Working memory is useful in our daily lives because

a. it is flexible, so that you can work on a variety of tasks within a short time period.
b. it has a strict limit; you therefore cannot confuse one task with another task.
c. it accurately stores items for up to 10 minutes, even when you are working on another task.
d. it has no upper limit.


Ans: a

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