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

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The central executive mechanism is a control system that manages attention, coordinates information from multiple modalities, and works to solve problems and make decisions. It is not linked to a single modality but rather operates across all cognitive domains, making choice B the correct option. The phonological loop and visuospatial sketch pad are two of the subsystems that are controlled by the central executive but are not synonymous with it. The central executive does not operate primarily over visual or auditory information but rather integrates information from all sources.

One Property of the Central Executive Mechanism Proposed by Baddeley