The ability of people to "juggle" information in working memory in order to reason and make decisions is handled by the ____ component of working memory.
A) executive control system
B) rehearsal loop
C) visual imagery
D) schematic

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The executive control system is responsible for manipulating and organizing information in working memory, which allows individuals to reason and make decisions based on that information. The rehearsal loop is responsible for maintaining information in working memory, whereas visual imagery and schematic components deal with the sensory and perceptual aspects of information.

The Ability of People to "Juggle" Information in Working Memory