Recalling your social security number and holding it in working memory would most clearly require activation of the

A) amygdala.
B) basal ganglia.
C) cerebellum.
D) left frontal lobe.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating information for tasks such as reasoning and understanding.

Social Security Number

A unique numerical identifier assigned to U.S. citizens and some residents, primarily for tax reporting and social welfare benefits.

Left Frontal Lobe

The region of the frontal lobe situated in the left hemisphere of the brain, associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.