Which component processes visual information in the working memory model?

• A. Phonological loop
• B. Visuo-spatial sketchpad
• C. Central executive
• D. Episodic buffer

Answer: (B)

Visual information is processed by the visuo-spatial sketchpad, the part of working memory that stores and manipulates visual images and spatial relationships. It lets you form mental pictures, track where objects are, or rotate shapes in your mind. Within it, the visual cache handles details like color and shape, while the inner scribe manages the arrangement and movement of items in space. The other components have different roles: the phonological loop handles speech-based information, the central executive directs attention and coordination, and the episodic buffer integrates information across modalities and links to long-term memory.