The process of prospective memory begins with the intention to remember something in the future and depends on monitoring
A) event and time cues.
B) encoding and retrieval.
C) automatic and effortful processing.
D) implicit and explicit memory.

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Prospective memory involves remembering to carry out a planned action in the future based on event and time cues. Monitoring, or paying attention to the cues in the environment, is essential for successful completion of the intended action. Encoding and retrieval, automatic and effortful processing, and implicit and explicit memory may factor into prospective memory, but the initial step of forming an intention and relying on cues for recall ties most closely to choice A.

The Process of Prospective Memory Begins with the Intention to Remember