Memory lapses (e.g., forgetting a medication) are common for most people, yet past methods of assessment relied upon retrospective reports from long recall windows. Recently, researchers have incorporated daily diary methods to capture memory lapse frequency closer to the experience in real-world environments. This study describes the utility of the Daily Memory Lapses Checklist using data from two 14-day diary studies (Combined Sample = 467; 66% women). Frequency and impact (i.e., irritation and interference) of prospective and retrospective memory lapses were assessed at both individual- and daily levels. Across studies, memory lapses occurred on more than one-third of assessment days. Retrospective lapses were reported more frequently than prospective; however, both lapses had a similar impact. The Daily Memory Lapses Checklist represents a flexible measure that separates the occurrence of a memory lapse from its impact on daily life: metrics that will enhance our understanding of daily experiences of cognitive functioning.

记忆力减退（例如，忘记吃药）对大多数人来说很常见，但过去的评估方法依赖于来自长时间回忆窗口的回顾性报告。最近，研究人员结合了每日日记的方法来捕捉更接近现实环境中体验的记忆失效频率。本研究使用两项为期 14 天的日记研究（组合样本= 467; 66% 的女性）。前瞻性和回顾性记忆失误的频率和影响（即刺激和干扰）在个人和日常水平上进行了评估。在所有研究中，超过三分之一的评估日发生记忆力减退。回顾性失误的报告频率高于前瞻性失误；然而，这两次失误产生了类似的影响。Daily Memory Lapses Checklist代表了一种灵活的衡量标准，将记忆丧失的发生与其对日常生活的影响区分开来：这些指标将增强我们对认知功能日常体验的理解。