In the working memory model, the central executive controls the:
A)short-term retention and processing of visual and spatial information
B)allocation of processing
C)temporary storage and processing of acoustic and verbal information
D)memory phoneme

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The central executive component of the working memory model is responsible for allocating processing resources to the other components, which are the phonological loop (temporary storage and processing of acoustic and verbal information) and the visuospatial sketchpad (short-term retention and processing of visual and spatial information). Therefore, the correct choice is B. Choice A and C are referring to the other two components of the model, and choice D is not a valid term within the working memory model.

In the Working Memory Model, the Central Executive Controls The