Important attentional aspects of short-term memory require activation in the
A) dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex.
B) dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the posterior cingulate cortex.
C) hippocampus and the anterior cingulate cortex.
D) hippocampus and the posterior cingulate cortex.

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The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is involved in the control and manipulation of information in short-term memory, while the anterior cingulate cortex is involved in attentional control and monitoring. Therefore, activation of these regions is crucial for attentional aspects of short-term memory.

Important Attentional Aspects of Short-Term Memory Require Activation in the