Which part of working memory 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

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The central executive is the component of working memory that is responsible for guiding attention and directing the other components (phonological loop and visuospatial sketchpad) to work on the appropriate task. The episodic buffer serves as a temporary storehouse for information from these components, but does not guide attention or task allocation.

Which Part of Working Memory Guides Attention and Ensures That