Zapominalski mózg, czyli metody badania neuronalnego podłoża pamięci prospektywnej

Rafał Albiński , Angelika Kleszczewska-Albińska

Abstract

The goal of the article is to introduce the neural basis of prospective memory functioning, along with the presentation of methods used in this area of research. Prospective memory is understood as a process consisting of four general phases: (1) intention formation, (2) intention retention, (3) intention initiation, and (4) intention execution. The neuroanatomical correlates for each of the four phases of prospective memory are described. The discussion concerning terms of active monitoring in the intention initiation phase is presented. Controversies and methodological difficulties concerning the intention execution phase are also introduced. The text discusses possibile solutions to the problem concerning the measurement of neural correlates of prospective memory. Studies presented in the article concern ADHD, Parkinson’s disease, brain damage, and preclinical stadium of Alzheimer’s disease.