Mary is at a party, talking to Tom. However, in the middle of her conversation, she hears her name mentioned across the room, and almost immediately turns her attention to the place in the room from where she believes she heard her name. The element of Working Memory most responsible for this shifting of attention is most likely the:
A) phonological loop
B) central executive
C) visuospatial sketchpad
D) sensory memory

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The central executive is responsible for directing attention and coordinating information from different sources, including shifting attention in response to hearing one's name.

Mary Is at a Party, Talking to Tom