Graham has selected four different universities that he might like to attend,and now he is trying to decide which of the four he should apply to.He has all the material spread out in front of him,and he is carefully considering all the advantages and disadvantages associated with each campus.Based on Baddeley's model of working memory,Graham is utilizing
A) the rehearsal loop to repeat only the most important aspects of each campus.
B) the central executive system to juggle all the information he needs to consider.
C) the visuospatial sketchpad to mentally manipulate the pros and cons for each campus.
D) his prospective memory to keep in mind his overall goals in attending university.

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According to Baddeley's model of working memory, the central executive system is responsible for coordinating and integrating information from the different components of working memory. In this scenario, Graham is considering multiple pieces of information about each campus and weighing the advantages and disadvantages. The central executive system is likely responsible for helping him juggle and prioritize this information.

Graham Has Selected Four Different Universities That He Might Like