Cognitive Failure and Self Efficacy in Episodic Prospective Memory

By : Azizuddin Khan

Page No: 139-148

Abstract
The present study was an attempt to understand role of cognitive failure, and general self-efficacy in episodic prospective memory. Two hundred fifty two subjects (152 Female and 100 Male) were participated in the study. The mean age of the subjects was M = 33.28 years SD = 11.84 with age range of 18 to 75 years of age. Cognitive Failure Questionnaire, General Self Efficacy Scale and Prospective Memory Questionnaire were administered on participants. Multivariate Analysis and regression analysis were conducted. Results revealed that there was a significant main effect of cognitive failure, and general self-efficacy. However, none of the interaction was significant except between cognitive failure and general self efficacy on habitual prospective memory. Further, regression analysis showed following results: there was a significant and positive correlation between errors in episodic prospective memory and cognitive failure and significant negative correlation with general self efficacy. The results were discussed in the light of current theories of prospective memory.

Author :
Azizuddin Khan : Associate Professor, Psychophysiology Laboratory, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai- 400 076, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India