In working memory the component that is responsible for governing shifts of attention is called the

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The central executive is responsible for regulating and shifting attention in working memory, as well as coordinating the activities of the other two components (the phonological loop and visuospatial sketchpad). The phonological loop is responsible for the maintenance and manipulation of auditory information, while the visuospatial sketchpad handles visual and spatial information. The consolidator is not a component of working memory, but rather a process involved in long-term memory formation.

In Working Memory the Component That Is Responsible for Governing