The discussion of working memory examines research on "acoustic confusions." How are acoustic confusions relevant to working memory?

a. When material is processed in the phonological loop, similar-sounding items can be confused with one another.
b. When material is processed in the visuospatial sketchpad, similar-sounding items can be confused with one another.
c. The central executive has several component processes, including the task of resolving acoustic confusions.
d. This research suggests that the phonological loop plays a relatively minor role in working memory.

Ans: a

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