APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Same Goals, but Different Outcomes: Present-Focused Versus Future-Focused Memory Beliefs Differentially Predict Young and Older Adults’ Everyday Use of Memory Strategies

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Cognitive

  • Abbey Collins
    Butler University
  • Stephanie Smith
    Butler University
  • Tara Lineweaver
    Butler University
  • Jessica Crumley-Branyon
  • Michelle Horhota
    Furman University

Abstract

We investigated whether beliefs about current vs future effectiveness of memory strategies predict young and older adults’ everyday strategy use. Both groups equally valued current and future memory goals. Current effectiveness beliefs solely predicted young adults’ strategy use; older adults considered both current and future effectiveness when selecting memory strategies.

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