Within the working-memory system, mental "assistants" are available to allow the storage of information soon to be needed but not currently in use. A crucial "scratch pad" is the

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The "articulatory rehearsal loop" within the working-memory system serves as a "scratch pad" by allowing us to mentally repeat information to ourselves to keep it fresh in our minds until it is needed. It is often referred to as the phonological loop because it relies on our ability to verbally rehearse information. The other options listed (output buffer, executive assistant, and response-planning system) are not directly related to the creation of a temporary storage area within working memory.

Within the Working-Memory System, Mental "Assistants" Are Available to Allow