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Comparable effects of nicotine in smokers and nonsmokers on a prospective memory task.

Author: RustedJennifer M, TrawleySteven

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Overview

This double-blind placebo-controlled study examined the effect of nicotine on prospective memory (ProM) task performance in young adult volunteers. Nicotine improved ProM performance when volunteers could devote resources to the task, but impaired performance when a concurrent auditory monitoring task increased working memory demands. These findings suggest that ProM is a resource-needy process and that nicotine can improve performance by increasing available resources, but increased working memory demands can redirect resources and impair performance.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
In a double-blind placebo-controlled study, we examined the effect of nicotine, a cholinergic agonist, on performance of a prospective memory (ProM) task in young adult volunteers. Volunteers were required to complete an ongoing lexical decision task while maintaining the ProM task (responding with ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.npp.1300965

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Nicotine's Effect on Prospective Memory: A Detailed Look

Prospective memory, our ability to remember future intentions, is a crucial cognitive function. This study investigates the effect of nicotine, a stimulant found in cigarettes, on prospective memory performance in both smokers and nonsmokers. The study aimed to determine whether nicotine improves or impairs prospective memory under different task conditions.

Nicotine: A Double-Edged Sword for Prospective Memory

The study found that nicotine improved prospective memory performance in both smokers and nonsmokers when they were able to devote resources to the task. However, when a concurrent task increased working memory demands, nicotine impaired prospective memory performance. These findings suggest that nicotine's impact on prospective memory is influenced by the allocation of cognitive resources.

Understanding the Impact of Nicotine on Cognitive Function

This study provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between nicotine and cognitive function. It highlights the importance of considering individual task demands and the allocation of cognitive resources when evaluating the effects of nicotine. This knowledge can be valuable for understanding the cognitive consequences of nicotine use and developing strategies for managing cognitive function in individuals who use nicotine products.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

Just as a camel navigates the desert, relying on its internal resources to survive, our brains rely on cognitive resources to perform tasks. This study reveals that nicotine, like a desert oasis, can either enhance or deplete these resources depending on the demands of the task at hand. It's important to be mindful of nicotine's potential impact on our cognitive abilities and to make informed choices about its use.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2006-09-05
  2. Date Revised 2015-11-19
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

16319914

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1038/sj.npp.1300965

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