The study compared short- and long-term effects of cue-based and reward-based prioritization in working memory. Participants were asked to remember four items, with one item prioritized using either a cue or a reward. Results showed that cue-based prioritization had a stronger impact on immediate memory, while reward-based prioritization had a more significant effect on long-term memory. Overall, directing attention in working memory affects how well we remember information, with cue-based prioritization showing more consistent long-term benefits.