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Harry R M Purser1, Emily K Farran, Yannick Courbois

  • 1Department of Psychology and Human Development, Institute of Education, London, UK. h.purser@ioe.ac.uk

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This study found that children's route-learning skills depend on both verbal and visuospatial memory, especially when executive functions are involved. Long-term memory uniquely contributes to successful route learning in children.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Working memory is crucial for cognitive tasks.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the role of working memory components in children's route learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate route-learning ability in children aged 5-11 years.
  • To examine the relationship between route-learning performance and components of Baddeley's model of working memory.

Main Methods:

  • Route learning was assessed using a virtual maze.
  • Children completed tasks measuring verbal and visuospatial short-term and long-term memory, including executive control.

Main Results:

  • Correlations were observed between route learning and visuospatial (Corsi task) and verbal memory tasks (short-term pattern span, digit span).
  • Visuospatial long-term memory also correlated with route-learning performance.
  • Executive control mediated the relationship between memory tasks and route learning, with long-term memory explaining unique variance.

Conclusions:

  • Route learning in children involves both verbal and visuospatial memory systems.
  • Executive control plays a significant mediating role in this relationship.
  • Long-term memory provides an independent contribution to children's spatial navigation abilities.