Building Search Terms That Detect Implicit Manifestations of Prospective Memory Even When the Phenomenon Is Not Named Explicitly
Building Search Terms That Detect Implicit Manifestations of Prospective Memory Even When the Phenomenon Is Not Named Explicitly Analytical Research Report 8 April 2026 Abstract This report analyzes how search terms can be constructed to identify implicit manifestations of prospective memory (PM) when the phenomenon is described without using the explicit label “prospective memory.” In this context, an implicit manifestation refers to a description of remembering to carry out a delayed intention at an appropriate later moment, even if the source instead speaks of forgetting a promised action, noticing a cue, remembering at the right time, missing a deadline, or relying on reminders, checklists, or other supports. The report distinguishes the conceptual core of PM from neighboring constructs such as retrospective memory, planning, reminders, task management, routines, and external memory aids. The analys...