Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction

Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction

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Main Author: Sahu, Aparna A.
Language:English
Published: University of Toledo / OhioLINK 2010
Subjects:
Cognitive Psychology
Handedness
Prospective memory
Interhemispheric interaction
Working memory
Metamemory
Executive function
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1289845482
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-toledo12898454822021-08-03T06:07:48Z Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction Sahu, Aparna A. Cognitive Psychology Handedness Prospective memory Interhemispheric interaction Working memory Metamemory Executive function The role of interhemispheric interaction is confirmed by past studies on handedness that have shown a mixed handed advantage in recalling episodic memories. The current study aimed to investigate whether a similar pattern exists for prospective memory (memory for future intentions). The study was performed on undergraduate participants of the University of Toledo (N = 143) and incorporated cognitive tests to measure prospective memory (Memory for Intentions Screening Test), working memory (Digit span) and executive function performance (Pair Cancellation Task) and a meta memory questionnaire on one’s assessment of everyday memory (Everyday Memory Questionnaire). Handedness differences were not observed for prospective memory, although mean scores were nominally higher for mixed-handers. However, a significant female advantage was present. Further analyses showed a) positive associations between working and prospective memories and b) executive functioning was a significant predictor for prospective memory, both of these findings which were specific to females only. Finally, a concordance between meta memory and objective prospective memory scores was observed in females only. Results are discussed in the light of past research. 2010 English text University of Toledo / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1289845482 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1289845482 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Cognitive Psychology
Handedness
Prospective memory
Interhemispheric interaction
Working memory
Metamemory
Executive function
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Handedness
Prospective memory
Interhemispheric interaction
Working memory
Metamemory
Executive function
Sahu, Aparna A.
Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction
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title Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction
title_short Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction
title_full Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction
title_fullStr Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction
title_full_unstemmed Individual Differences in Prospective Memory: The Roles of Handedness and Interhemispheric Interaction
title_sort individual differences in prospective memory: the roles of handedness and interhemispheric interaction
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