Prospective Memory: The Delayed Realization of Intentions - Couverture souple

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9781841699578: Prospective Memory: The Delayed Realization of Intentions
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ISBN 10 : 1841699578 ISBN 13 : 9781841699578
Editeur : Psychology Press Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

More than half of all everyday memory problems concern the delayed execution of an intended action, e.g. forgetting to give someone a call. This type of memory task has been labelled prospective memory and interest in this rather new field of cognitive psychology is growing. There are at least three reasons why research in prospective remembering is highly relevant. Firstly, prospective memory is of great relevance for everyday life. Secondly, prospective memory is of enormous clinical relevance. Thirdly, prospective memory research is of tremendous theoretical relevance. The six research papers in this special issue are paradigmatic examples of current approaches in this new and relevant field of cognitive psychology. Specifically, the question of to what extent is prospective memory similar to and to what extent is it different from the traditional topic of memory research is discussed. In addressing this question, concepts of cognitive functioning in general are being advanced. In addition, the mechanisms of neuropsychological impairments in prospective remembering as well as possible strategies of rehabilitation are investigated. Finally, a third focus is on the life-span development of prospective remembering. Investigating age-effects and possible underlying mechanisms, the influence of executive functioning, the specific nature of memory for intentions, and the role of motivational aspects are examined. Overall, this special issue convenes experts from several psychological disciplines in a collaborative effort to explore why humans so frequently have difficulties actually executing intentions that have been previously formed.

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Matthias Kliegel, Mike Martin

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Éditeur
Psychology Press Ltd
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1841699578
ISBN 13 
9781841699578
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
66
Éditeur
Kliegel Matthias, Martin Mike
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