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Background:

Prospective memory (PM) is crucial for daily functioning.
Previous research indicates a link between depression and cognitive deficits.
The impact of motivation on naturalistic PM tasks requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine how motivational manipulation affects time-based prospective memory (PM) performance.
To explore the relationship between depression and PM task execution.
To understand the role of controlled processes in PM.

Main Methods:

A naturalistic time-based PM task involving sending text messages (SMSs) at specific times.
Participants were first-year psychology students.
A motivational condition offered course credit as an incentive, while a control group did not.

Main Results:

Participants in the motivation condition significantly outperformed the control group on PM tasks.
The motivated group reported a greater increase in self-initiated retrieval attempts.
A negative correlation was found between depression severity and PM performance.

Conclusions:

Motivational instructions can enhance performance on time-based prospective memory tasks.
Motivation appears to influence the controlled cognitive processes underlying PM.
Depression may represent a significant risk factor for prospective memory impairment.