The effect of cognitive load and intentions on working memory

Pages: 479-481
Harpreet Kanwal Chhabra and Sakshita Anand (Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh)

The study probed the effect of goal and implementation intentions on working memory performance under high and low levels of cognitive load. The sample comprised of mixed subjects (N=400, M= 16.27 yrs., S.D. =1.06). The sample was taken from Government model schools of Chandigarh for the purpose. Three way repeated measures ANOVA and t-ratios were used. Results indicated an important role of intentions.