In Alan Baddeley's model of working memory,the hypothetical central executive engages in
A) chunking.
B) focusing attention.
C) automatic processing.
D) mnemonics.

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The central executive is responsible for directing attention and prioritizing information within working memory. It is not responsible for chunking (which is a process used to group information together to aid in memory), automatic processing (which refers to information that can be processed without conscious awareness), or mnemonics (which are memory aids or strategies).

In Alan Baddeley's Model of Working Memory,the Hypothetical Central Executive