We rely on sustained attention to protect task performance against fatigue and distraction.
Time-related variations in attention correlate with amplitude changes of specific cortical …

The ability to mentally wander away from the external environment is a remarkable feature of
the human mind. Although recent years have witnessed a surge of interest in examining …

Abstract Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental
disorder associated with a range of mental health, neurocognitive and functional problems …

Self-referential processing has been principally investigated using functional magnetic
resonance imaging (fMRI). However, understanding of the brain functioning is not possible …

Mind-wandering refers to the process of thinking task-unrelated thoughts while performing a
task. The dynamics of mind-wandering remain elusive because it is difficult to track when …

Resting state electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities in schizophrenia and bipolar
disorder patients suggest alterations in neural oscillatory activity. However, few studies …

Humans spend much of their lives engaging with their internal train of thoughts.
Traditionally, research focused on whether or not these thoughts are related to ongoing …

Cognition that is not based on perception can lead to at least two different outcomes. In
some situations, cognition that is independent of perception can allow actions to be selected …

A unique human characteristic is our ability to mind wander–a state in which we are free to
engage in thoughts that are not directly tied to sensations and perceptions from our …

An often-overlooked characteristic of the human mind is its propensity to wander. Despite
growing interest in the science of mind-wandering, most studies operationalize mind …