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stephzh

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on: Sep 15, 2018
Name a key executive function.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which component of the information-processing model generally holds the least amount of information for the shortest length of time?
 
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Reply #1 on: Sep 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
working memory, cognitive flexibility (attention shifting), inhibitory control (or inhibition), metacognition
Other acceptable answers: direct or control attention, focus on a task, hold information during reasoning, retrieve information from long-term storage, monitor sequences of behavior, detect errors and make corrections, shift ongoing functions (to more urgent functions), selective attention

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: working memory


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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