Value over Memory

This is a game experiment designed and developed to research the thesis topic:  

Effect of Value-Based Decision on Intentional Cognitive Offloading for Prospective Memory 

This study investigates the impact of value-based decision-making on prospective memory, focusing on how the perceived value of intentions influences the retrieval of delayed intentions and offloading behaviour. 

A within-subject experimental design was employed, incorporating tasks that required participants to engage in both offloading allowed and non- offloading conditions. Participants completed an originally designed experiment, assessing their accuracy, reaction time, and value association with reminder usage. 

Data was collected from 101 participants and analysed using paired sample t-test and chi square test of association. The findings reveal that both accuracy and reaction time were better in the offloading allowed condition. However, contrary to existing literature, offloading behaviour did not have a significant association with value. 

This research contributes to the understanding of prospective memory by trying to include cognitive offloading as a measure itself. It attempts to do so experimentally by maintaining ecological validity. It highlights the implications for designing interventions that enhance memory performance in educational and clinical settings, particularly for populations facing memory retrieval challenges

The goal of the experiment was to measure participants accuracy in performing delayed tasks either using their Prospective Memory (Internal Memory) or Cognitive Offloading (External Reminders)

Additionally, if the value of the task changed; which one did the participant rely on to prioritize accuracy. 

Link to research paper