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Characterizing Prospective Memory Errors And Their Neuropsychological Correlations In Persons With Ms, Caitlyn Nguyen
Characterizing Prospective Memory Errors And Their Neuropsychological Correlations In Persons With Ms, Caitlyn Nguyen
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Background: Prospective memory (PM) or “remembering to remember” is an important cognitive domain for everyday tasks. PM errors (e.g., loss of content, task substitution, or loss of time) have been noted in certain neurological disorders, with detrimental effects on a person’s quality of life and independent functioning. While PM deficits have been documented in multiple sclerosis (MS), little is known about the specific errors made.
Objectives: 1) To characterize types and frequencies of PM errors and 2) investigate whether other cognitive processes (i.e., processing speed and verbal learning) or personality traits (i.e., Five Factor Model of Personality) are …