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Role of Working Memory Updating and Working Memory Capacity in Moderating the Relationship between Impulsivity with Propensity of Risk Taking Behaviors and Decision Making in Boy Adolescents

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  • Amir Hamzeh Khorasani
  • Maria E. Aguilar Vafaei
  • Vahid Nejati
  • Hamidreza Hassan Abadi

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In this research, authors examine how individual differences in working memory capacity and Working Memory updating influence differences in impulsivity in risky decision making and behaviors. This study makes attempt to address extension of related works on the relationship between working memory, impulsivity and risky decision making and behaviors in adolescents. A large sample (420) of boy secondary grade students involved in this research; this study indicated that working memory capacity and updating Working Memory moderate some of impulsivity and high risk behaviors and decision making. Individuals with low working memory capacity and high impulsivity compared to individuals with high working memory capacity and high impulsivity are more likely subjected to risky decision making. Further, high risk behaviors are more salient in individuals with low updating Working Memory and high impulsivity.Â

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  • Amir Hamzeh Khorasani & Maria E. Aguilar Vafaei & Vahid Nejati & Hamidreza Hassan Abadi, 2016. "Role of Working Memory Updating and Working Memory Capacity in Moderating the Relationship between Impulsivity with Propensity of Risk Taking Behaviors and Decision Making in Boy Adolescents," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(11), pages 1-37, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:assjnl:v:12:y:2016:i:11:p:37
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