Forming implementation intentions improves prospective memory in early psychosis

摘要: The study examined whether individuals with early psychosis are impaired in prospective memory (PM), that is, remembering to execute a planned intention the future, and implementation intentions can improve their PM performance. Thirty participants 33 healthy controls were randomly allocated either an or control condition completed computerised event-based task. Participants also administered two standardised tests of abbreviated IQ test. Results demonstrated showed deficits relative on task some measures PM. performance group benefited from forming intentions. Implementation was concluded be effective strategy for improving psychosis.