A Task Interrupted Becomes A Prospective Task

Introduction Interruptions occurred during blocks 3, 7, 12 and 18. After the interruption was over, they were taken on to the next block of questions. At this point they were supposed to press the back-arrow (←) key, otherwise a PM failure was recorded. Definition of Prospective Memory (PM): We prefer to define PM in terms of task demands rather than as a type of memory separate from retrospective memory. PM tasks require retrieval and execution of an intention at an appropriate time or combination of circumstances, usually while a separate, ongoing task is being performed. Between-Subject Factors: