Spatial Orientation and Visuospatial Working Memory Independently Predict Variation in Multitasking Performance

Visuospatial working memory is known to predict multitasking, sometimes better than verbal working memory. Further, spatial ability has been found to predict multitasking. Two studies examined a potential spatial factor underlying multitasking by having participants complete multiple tasks of visuospatial working memory, spatial ability, multitasking, and episodic memory.