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·January 16, 2023·5 min read

Novel Neurofeedback Technique Enhances Awareness of Mind-Wandering

Researchers have developed a novel neurofeedback technique based on Pavlovian conditioning that detects when a person's mind is wandering.

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·October 18, 2022·5 min read

Your Mind Wanders Because Your Brain Whispers

Daydreaming activates the hippocampus, inducing electrical impulses that help us to encode memories.

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Featured Psychology

·July 28, 2022·4 min read

Put Down Devices, Let Your Mind Wander

Rather than spending your free time browsing through social media or staring at your cell phone, researchers suggest taking a moment to just sit and think. Spending time alone with your thoughts can help problem-solving, enhance creativity, and improve overall well-being.

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·June 20, 2018·7 min read

When Wandering Minds Are Just Fine

Contrary to popular belief, researchers report allowing your mind to wander in some situations does not result in failure of executive control or a dysfunctional cognitive state. People are able to strategically allow their minds to wander without impacting performance on a task.

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·October 11, 2017·4 min read

New Neurocognitive Theory of Dreaming Links Dreams to Mind Wandering

Researchers present a new theory about dreaming, suggesting dreams may be an accidental byproduct of our waking cognitive abilities.

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·September 1, 2017·5 min read

Mind Wandering Is Common While Driving

During simulated driving, people's minds tend to wander upwards of 70% of the time, researchers report.

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Featured Psychology

·June 14, 2017·1 min read

A Link Between Spacing Out and Giving Up

A new study reports those whose minds wander less are more likely to stick to long term goals.

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·April 13, 2017·4 min read

Mind Wandering Is More Than Just A Fault In The System

Researchers report two neural networks broadly overlap in people who intentionally let their minds wander.