One property of the central executive mechanism proposed by Baddeley and Hitch is that
A)it controls the phonological loop but not the visuospatial sketch pad.
B)it is not modality specific.
C)it operates primarily over visual information.
D)it operates primarily over auditory information.

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The central executive mechanism in Baddeley and Hitch's model of working memory is not modality specific. It is responsible for coordinating and controlling the processing of information from the phonological loop and visuospatial sketch pad, as well as from long-term memory. Therefore, choice A, C, and D are incorrect.

One Property of the Central Executive Mechanism Proposed by Baddeley