In the context of the three components of working memory, which of the following statements is true of the central executive?
A. It holds information from the world in its original sensory form for only an instant, not much longer than the brief time it is exposed to the visual, auditory, and other senses.
B. It integrates information not only from the phonological loop and the visuospatial sketchpad but also from long-term memory.
C. It has a virtually unlimited capacity like the phonological loop and the visuospatial sketchpad.
D. It is a limited-capacity memory system in which information is usually retained for only as long as 30 seconds unless people use strategies to retain it longer.
Answer: B
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