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Prospective memory training in young adults enhances trained-task but not transfer-task performance
Xin Zhao1, Junjun Fu1, Joseph H R Maes2
1a Behavior Rehabilitation Training Research Institution, School of Psychology , Northwest Normal University , Lanzhou , People's Republic of China.
Memory (Hove, England)
|May 8, 2019
Summary
Prospective memory training in young adults showed short-term benefits on similar tasks but no broader transfer. This contrasts with adolescents, suggesting age impacts training effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Human Development
Background:
- Prospective memory (PM) is crucial for daily functioning.
- The transfer effects of PM training are not well-established in young adults.
- Understanding age-related differences in PM training efficacy is important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the training and transfer effects of a prospective memory program in young adults.
- To compare these effects with those observed in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- An 8-day prospective memory training program using the Virtual Week computer game was administered to 18-24-year-old students.
- An active control group was used for comparison.
- Transfer effects were assessed on nearest-transfer, near-transfer, and far-transfer tasks.
Main Results:
- A significant, short-lived training effect was observed on a nearest-transfer task.
- No evidence of transfer to other prospective memory tasks (near transfer) was found.
- No evidence of transfer to executive functions or general intelligence (far transfer) was found.
- Comparison with a previous study in adolescents indicated greater near and far transfer in younger individuals.
Conclusions:
- Prospective memory training in young adults yields limited, short-lived benefits.
- Age appears to be a critical factor, with young adolescents showing greater transfer potential than young adults.
- Further research is needed to optimize prospective memory training for different age groups.
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