关于前瞻记忆的ERP研究主要关注两个方面:神经基础和认知加工机制。神经基础方面的研究发现:前瞻记忆诱发了两种特异性的ERP成分——N300和前瞻性正波;前瞻记忆与回溯性记忆的神经基础有相似又有不同;老年人的前瞻记忆可能存在一种不同于年轻人的神经机制。认知加工机制方面的研究主要为前瞻记忆的预备注意加工和记忆加工理论提供了ERP方面的证据支持。
The ERP studies on prospective memory concerns two major aspects: neural basis and cognitive processing mechanism. The results on neural basis are as follows. Two-specific ERP components (N300 and prospective positivity) are elicited by prospective memory; Similar retrieval processes may sub-serve prospective and retrospective memory, but there are processes unique to prospective memory; There may be a different kind of neural mechanism of the older adults' prospective memory. What's more, the ERP studies on cognitive processing mechanism mainly provide evidences to support the preparatory attentional processes and memory processes theory.