Which of the following is thought to be more of a component of prospective memory than of retrospective memory?
A) working memory capacity
B) metamemory ability
C) speed of processing
D) spread of activation

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Metamemory ability is the awareness and knowledge of one's own memory processes, which is more relevant to prospective memory (remembering to do something in the future) than retrospective memory (remembering past events). Working memory capacity, speed of processing, and spread of activation are more relevant to both prospective and retrospective memory.

Which of the Following Is Thought to Be More of a Component