Prospective memory is a cognitive process that involves remembering to perform a planned action or intention at a specific time or in a specific situation in the future. This type of memory is crucial for everyday functioning and tasks such as remembering to pick up groceries on the way home from work or to take medication at a certain time. Research in prospective memory often focuses on how individuals encode, maintain, and retrieve intended actions, as well as the factors that can influence successful performance of prospective memory tasks. This may include examining the role of attention, motivation, aging, and other individual differences in prospective memory performance. Overall, prospective memory research aims to better understand how the brain processes and remembers future intentions, with implications for improving everyday functioning and developing strategies to assist individuals with prospective memory difficulties.