The science of mind wandering: Empirically navigating the stream of consciousness
J Smallwood, JW Schooler - Annual review of psychology, 2015 - annualreviews.org
Conscious experience is fluid; it rarely remains on one topic for an extended period without
deviation. Its dynamic nature is illustrated by the experience of mind wandering, in which …
deviation. Its dynamic nature is illustrated by the experience of mind wandering, in which …
Mind-wandering, how do I measure thee with probes? Let me count the ways
Y Weinstein - Behavior research methods, 2018 - Springer
In the past decade, a new field has formed to investigate the concept of mind-wandering, or
task-unrelated thought. The state of mind-wandering is typically contrasted with being on …
task-unrelated thought. The state of mind-wandering is typically contrasted with being on …
On the relation of mind wandering and ADHD symptomatology
Mind wandering seems to be a prototypical feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). However, an important emerging distinction of mind-wandering types hinges on …
(ADHD). However, an important emerging distinction of mind-wandering types hinges on …
Not all mind wandering is created equal: Dissociating deliberate from spontaneous mind wandering
In two large samples we show a dissociation between trait-level tendencies to mind-wander
spontaneously (unintentionally) and deliberately (intentionally). Participants completed …
spontaneously (unintentionally) and deliberately (intentionally). Participants completed …
Testing the construct validity of competing measurement approaches to probed mind-wandering reports
Psychology faces a measurement crisis, and mind-wandering research is not immune. The
present study explored the construct validity of probed mind-wandering reports (ie, reports of …
present study explored the construct validity of probed mind-wandering reports (ie, reports of …
A locus coeruleus-norepinephrine account of individual differences in working memory capacity and attention control
N Unsworth, MK Robison - Psychonomic bulletin & review, 2017 - Springer
Studies examining individual differences in working memory capacity (WMC) have
suggested that low WMC individuals have particular deficits in attention control processes …
suggested that low WMC individuals have particular deficits in attention control processes …
Motivation, intentionality, and mind wandering: Implications for assessments of task-unrelated thought.
Researchers of mind wandering frequently assume that (a) participants are motivated to do
well on the tasks they are given, and (b) task-unrelated thoughts (TUTs) that occur during …
well on the tasks they are given, and (b) task-unrelated thoughts (TUTs) that occur during …
On the relation between motivation and retention in educational contexts: The role of intentional and unintentional mind wandering
Highly motivated students often exhibit better academic performance than less motivated
students. However, to date, the specific cognitive mechanisms through which motivation …
students. However, to date, the specific cognitive mechanisms through which motivation …
An automated behavioral measure of mind wandering during computerized reading
M Faber, R Bixler, SK D'Mello - Behavior Research Methods, 2018 - Springer
Mind wandering is a ubiquitous phenomenon in which attention shifts from task-related to
task-unrelated thoughts. The last decade has witnessed an explosion of interest in mind …
task-unrelated thoughts. The last decade has witnessed an explosion of interest in mind …
How pervasive is mind wandering, really?
Recent claims that people spend 30–50% of their waking lives mind wandering
(Killingsworth & Gilbert, 2010; Kane et al., 2007) have become widely accepted and …
(Killingsworth & Gilbert, 2010; Kane et al., 2007) have become widely accepted and …