Match each of the following parts of the working memory system to its function.

Question

Phonological loop

Visuospatial sketchpad

Episodic buffer

Central Executive

A.This working memory system provides a workspace for problem solving, and can take information in from the other systems

B.This working memory system deals with visual information (colors, shapes, etc) and spatial information (where things are located in space)

C.This working memory system processes auditory information- sounds, spoken words, music, etc.

D.This working memory system controls the others by allocating resources such as attention.

Answer 1

Phonological loop: C

Visuospatial sketchpad: B

Episodic buffer: A

Central executive: D