Some researchers claim that the working memory of Alzheimer's patients which is responsible for reasoning and decision making is most disrupted in which of the following? a. Visual store b. Central executive c. Verbal store d. Memory repressor

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Some researchers claim that the working memory of Alzheimer's patients which is responsible for reasoning and decision making is most disrupted in which of the following? a. Visual store b. Central executive c. Verbal store d. Memory repressor

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The answer is **b. Central executive**.Here's why:* **Central Executive:** This component of working memory is responsible for the higher-level cognitive functions, such as planning, decision-making, and coordinating information from the other working memory components (visual and verbal stores). Alzheimer's disease significantly impacts the central executive, leading to difficulties with reasoning, problem-solving, and complex tasks.* **Visual Store (Visuospatial Sketchpad):** This component holds visual and spatial information. While Alzheimer's can affect visual processing, the central executive is more profoundly disrupted in terms of reasoning and decision-making.* **Verbal Store (Phonological Loop):** This component holds auditory information. Similar to the visual store, while language difficulties can arise in Alzheimer's, the impact on the central executive related to reasoning and decision-making is more prominent.* **Memory Repressor:** This is not a recognized component of working memory. The term "repression" is associated with psychodynamic theories of memory, not the cognitive model of working memory typically used to describe Alzheimer's-related deficits.

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Some researchers claim that the working memory of Alzheimer's patients which is responsible for reasoning and decision making is most disrupted in which of the following? a. Visual store b. Central executive c. Verbal store d. Memory repressor

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