Working memory is different in that it does require attention, and because it requires attention it involves different regions of the brain than short-term memory. Attentional control is associated with ________.
A) the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (PFC), the inferior parietal cortex and the anterior cingulate
B) the medial temporal cortex
C) the occipital cortex
D) the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (PFC), the superior parietal cortex and the posterior cingulate

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Attentional control, crucial for working memory, is associated with the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (PFC), the inferior parietal cortex, and the anterior cingulate. These brain regions are involved in managing attention and integrating information.

Working Memory Is Different in That It Does Require Attention