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Mind-wandering
Experience of thoughts not remaining on a single topic for a long period of time
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Boredom (1) · Digital devices (1) · Mind wandering (1) · Abstract thinking (1) · Anxiety (1) · Depression (1) · Arthur C. Brooks (1) · Cognitive benefits (1)
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Mind-wandering is broadly defined as thoughts that are task-unrelated and stimulus-independent. This can take the form of three different subtypes: positive constructive daydreaming, guilty fear of failure, and poor attentional control.
A common understanding of mind-wandering is the experience of thoughts not remaining on a single topic for a long period of time, particularly when people are engaged in an attention-demanding task.
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