Title
Effect of delay on children's delay-execute prospective memory performance
Publication Date
2009
Publication Details
Rendell, P. G, Vella, M. J, Kliegel, M. & Terrett, G. (2009). Effect of delay on children's delay-execute prospective memory performance. Cognitive Development,24(2), 156-168. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Elsevier. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2008.12.002
Abstract
To date, little work has been done investigating prospective memory in children, particularly using a delay-execute paradigm. Two experiments were conducted to investigate this issue with children aged 5–11 years. While playing a computer driving game, children's ability to carry out a delayed intention either immediately a target cue appeared or after an additional delay, was assessed. These findings supported the few previous studies in this area by showing that preschool children are able to perform event-based prospective memory tasks. The results also extended these findings by demonstrating the impact of briefly delaying the execution of a retrieved intention, and revealing that there were important improvements in prospective memory performance from early to late childhood. The suggestion is made that executive resources may be responsible for this pattern of performance.
Document Type
Journal Article
Access Rights
ERA Access