La atención sostenida y la memoria de trabajo

Abstract

This research examines sustained attention and working memory in first-, second-, and third-semester students of the Faculty of Humanities and Education of the Psychopedagogy program at the Technical University of Ambato. The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between sustained attention and working memory on the academic performance of first-, second-, and third-semester students of the Psychopedagogy program at the UTA. This study aims to identify and implement new educational strategies that promote the development of these cognitive skills in the classroom. This research used a qualitative and quantitative approach, with exploratory, correlational, and descriptive levels. The research population consisted of a total of 103 students. Sustained attention was assessed using the D2 Attention Test, and working memory was assessed using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WISC-V) digit span subtest. Based on the results obtained, the Chi-square test was developed and analyzed, demonstrating a correlation between the two variables. This allowed us to approve Alternate Hypothesis H1, which states that sustained attention influences the working memory of first-, second-, and third-semester students at the Technical University of Ambato. This finding demonstrates the importance of considering sustained attention as a relevant factor in working memory