More than just 'zoning out': Exploring the cognitive processes behind mind wandering
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 16:00
in Psychology & Sociology
It happens innocently enough: One minute you're working on a report and the next minute you're thinking about how you need to do laundry. Mind wandering is frequent and common. And while it can be counterproductive, research suggests that mind wandering isn't necessarily a bad thing. New research explores mind wandering in various contexts, examining how it relates to cognitive processes involved in working memory and executive control.