Mind wandering and attention

The Electrophysiological Signature of Mind Wandering

This study identifies increased alpha power during inter-trial intervals as a correlate of mind wandering, suggesting its potential use for real-time detection in critical tasks.

Distinct neural markers for intentional and unintentional task unrelated thought

The paper examines neural correlates of intentional and unintentional task-unrelated thought using EEG, finding shared and distinct features linked to intention.

Sustaining attention for a prolonged period of time increases temporal variability in cortical responses

This study examines how prolonged attention affects neural responses, finding that task performance and temporal variability decline over time, while motivation does not fully restore performance.

Hippocampal atrophy and intrinsic brain network dysfunction relate to alterations in mind wandering in neurodegeneration

This study examines mind wandering in neurodegenerative disorders, finding reduced capacity in bvFTD and subtle shifts in AD, linked to brain structural and functional changes.

Performance - Based Clustering Enables The Study Of Physiological Features Supporting Sustained Attention Capacities

The paper uses performance-based clustering to identify distinct sustained attention profiles in adults and finds age is not a determinant factor.

Reward sensitivity following boredom and cognitive effort: A high-powered neurophysiological investigation

This study investigates neural responses to rewards after cognitive effort or boredom, finding larger feedback negativity in the boredom condition compared to control.

Mind-wandering in people with hippocampal damage

This study investigates mind-wandering in individuals with hippocampal damage, finding that while frequency is similar to controls, the content and form of mind-wandering are altered.