Theory of mind and switching predict prospective memory performance in adolescents
Altgassen, Mareike Vetter, Nora C. Phillips, Louise Akgun, Canan Kliegel, Matthias
Altgassen, Mareike
Vetter, Nora C.
Phillips, Louise
Akgun, Canan
Kliegel, Matthias
Abstract
Research indicates ongoing development of prospective memory as well as theory of mind and executive functions across late childhood and adolescence. However, so far the interplay of these processes has not been investigated. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to investigate whether theory of mind and executive control processes (specifically updating, switching, and inhibition) predict prospective memory development across adolescence. In total, 42 adolescents and 41 young adults participated in this study. Young adults outperformed adolescents on tasks of prospective memory, theory of mind, and executive functions. Switching and theory of mind predicted prospective memory performance in adolescents.
Keywords
prospective memory, adolescence, executive functions, theory of mind, switching, updating, inhibition
Date
2014
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
Book
Volume
127
Issue
Page Range
163-175