The n-back task differs from some other commonly used working memory tasks in that it involves
A)both maintenance and manipulation.
B)maintenance but not manipulation.
C)manipulation but not maintenance.
D)neither maintenance nor manipulation.

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The n-back task involves both maintenance (the ability to hold information in working memory) and manipulation (the ability to update and manipulate the contents of working memory). Other tasks may only involve one of these processes (such as digit span, which primarily involves maintenance).

The N-Back Task Differs from Some Other Commonly Used Working