Task dissociation in prospective memory performance in individuals with ADHD.
OBJECTIVE
The present study investigated, for the first time, event- and time-based prospective memory (PM) in the same sample of adults with ADHD within one paradigm using parallel task constraints.


METHODS
A total of 25 individuals with ADHD and 25 matched neurotypical controls completed a computerized version of the Dresden Breakfast Task, which required participants to prepare breakfast following a set of rules and time restrictions.


RESULTS
Although groups did not differ in event-based PM, results demonstrated a large-sized impairment in individuals with ADHD in time-based PM.


CONCLUSIONS
Findings suggest a task-specific impairment in PM functioning and are discussed in an executive control framework of neurocognitive functioning in ADHD.
Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany altgassen@psychologie.tu-dresden.de.
Mareike
M
Altgassen
Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany.
Anett
A
Kretschmer
Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Matthias
M
Kliegel
D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology*; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D056344:Executive Function; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders; D061212:Memory, Episodic; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D055815:Young Adult