A characterization of individual differences in prospective memory monitoring using the Complex Ongoing Serial Task.

摘要: Prospective memory--remembering to retrieve and execute future goals--is essential daily life. remembering is often achieved through effortful monitoring; however, potential individual differences in monitoring patterns have not been characterized. We propose 3 candidate models characterize the present prospective memory monitoring: attentional focus, secondary retrieval, information thresholding. Two experiments using a novel paradigm, Complex Ongoing Serial Task (COST), investigated resource allocation underlying monitoring. Individuals exhibited differential patterns, remained relatively stable across experimental sessions. Resource associated with thresholding (high memory, preserved ongoing task performance) focus inefficient were superior retrieval (low very performance). Importantly, personality (openness, prevention focus) cognitive (primary, working, memory) influenced patterns. This research represents first explicit attempt elucidate