What is NOT a component of working memory?

The correct answer is that the "Declarative buffer" is not a recognized component of working memory. Working memory is a cognitive system that temporarily holds information that is being processed or manipulated, and it consists of several established components.

The central executive acts as a control system that manages and coordinates the various subsystems within working memory. It directs attention and processes information from different sources, serving as the overall manager of cognitive tasks.

The episodic buffer is a relatively recent addition to our understanding of working memory, functioning as a temporary storage space that integrates information from the phonological loop (which handles verbal and auditory information) and the visuospatial sketchpad (which deals with visual and spatial information). The episodic buffer allows for this integration and links it to long-term memory, facilitating a cohesive understanding of experiences.

The visuospatial sketchpad is specifically responsible for processing and storing visual and spatial information, allowing for tasks such as navigating an environment or manipulating images in the mind.

However, the term "Declarative buffer" does not correspond to any established component of working memory in cognitive psychology. Declaring something involves memories of knowledge that can be consciously recalled, which is associated with long-term memory rather than working memory processes. Thus, the inclusion of "Declarative