Working memory capacity and cognitive styles in decision-making

2011 ◽  
Vol 50 (7) ◽  
pp. 1136-1141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Fletcher ◽  
Anthony D.G. Marks ◽  
Donald W. Hine
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Working Memory Capacity ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Memory Capacity

scholarly journals A Study on the Correlation among FD-FI Cognitive Style, Working Memory Capacity and English Reading Performance among College EFL Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Yuhan Ge
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Cognitive Style ◽  
English Language ◽  
Working Memory Capacity ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Memory Capacity ◽  
Reading Performance ◽  
Test System ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Reading

In the past few decades, there have been eminent interests in reading performance as essential means for language input. In view of that, extensive studies have been conducted to explore the factors that affect reading performance from various aspects. In the cognitive psychology field, some studies have examined the relationship between field dependent-field independent (FD-FI) cognitive styles and working memory capacity (WMC) on English reading, respectively. However, only limited studies focused on the correlation among FD-FI cognitive styles, WMC and English reading performance. Therefore, this study was conducted to explain these correlations. A total of 42 intermediate “English as Foreign Language” (EFL) learners participated in this study. In order to measure the learners’ FD-FI cognitive style, WMC and English reading performance, the Cognitive Style Figures Test, reading span task and the International English Language Test System (IELTS) reading test were adopted, respectively. Data analyses such as Pearson’s correlation, independent sample t-test and two-way ANOVA were done using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 25. The results suggested a statistically significant correlation between FD-FI cognitive style and WM with English reading performance, respectively. The main effect of WM and FD-FI cognitive style is significant while the interaction between them is not significant in reading performance.

Working Memory Capacity as Controlled Attention in Tactical Decision Making

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip A. Furley ◽  
Daniel Memmert
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Working Memory Capacity ◽  
Memory Capacity ◽  
Attention Theory ◽  
Controlled Attention ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Tactical Decision ◽  
Complex Settings

The controlled attention theory of working memory capacity (WMC, Engle 2002) suggests that WMC represents a domain free limitation in the ability to control attention and is predictive of an individual’s capability of staying focused, avoiding distraction and impulsive errors. In the present paper we test the predictive power of WMC in computer-based sport decision-making tasks. Experiment 1 demonstrated that high-WMC athletes were better able at focusing their attention on tactical decision making while blocking out irrelevant auditory distraction. Experiment 2 showed that high-WMC athletes were more successful at adapting their tactical decision making according to the situation instead of relying on prepotent inappropriate decisions. The present results provide additional but also unique support for the controlled attention theory of WMC by demonstrating that WMC is predictive of controlling attention in complex settings among different modalities and highlight the importance of working memory in tactical decision making.

Arousal, Working Memory Capacity, and Sexual Decision-Making in Men

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 1137-1148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Spokes ◽  
Donald W. Hine ◽  
Anthony D. G. Marks ◽  
Peter Quain ◽  
Amy D. Lykins
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Working Memory Capacity ◽  
Memory Capacity ◽  
Sexual Decision Making

scholarly journals Role of Working Memory Updating and Working Memory Capacity in Moderating the Relationship between Impulsivity with Propensity of Risk Taking Behaviors and Decision Making in Boy Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Amir Hamzeh Khorasani ◽  
Maria E. Aguilar Vafaei ◽  
Vahid Nejati ◽  
Hamidreza Hassan Abadi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Working Memory Capacity ◽  
Memory Capacity ◽  
Risky Decision Making ◽  
Risky Decision ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Working Memory Updating ◽  
The Relationship

<p class="a"><span lang="EN-US">In this research, authors examine how individual differences in working memory capacity and Working Memory updating influence differences in impulsivity in risky decision making and behaviors. This study makes attempt to address extension of related works on the relationship between working memory, impulsivity and risky decision making and behaviors in adolescents. A large sample (420) of boy secondary grade students involved in this research; this study indicated that working memory capacity and updating Working Memory moderate some of impulsivity and high risk behaviors and decision making. Individuals with low working memory capacity and high impulsivity compared to individuals with high working memory capacity and high impulsivity are more likely subjected to risky decision making. Further, high risk behaviors are more salient in individuals with low updating Working Memory and high impulsivity. </span></p>

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