Attention has a seemingly inevitable tendency to turn inward toward our thoughts. Mind-
wandering refers to moments when this inward focus diverts attention away from the current …

Mind wandering, also known as task-unrelated thought, refers to the drift of attention from a
focal task or train of thought. Because self-caught measures of mind wandering require …

The present study examined a multi-faceted approach to individual differences in mind-
wandering. Further, the influence of task demands as a moderator of inter-individual …

Individual differences in lapses of attention were examined in the present study. Participants
performed various attention control, working memory, and reaction time (RT) tasks to assess …

Our attention frequently shifts from ongoing tasks to internal content such that we find
ourselves mind wandering (MW). Recent research has revealed that increasing age in …

Enhancing creative problem-solving is increasingly important in a modern globalized
society. Previous research has shown that creative problem-solving can be improved if the …

The ability to sustain attention consistency is frequently assessed using either objective
behavioral measures, such as reaction time (RT) variability, or subjective self-report …

Individual differences in executive control ability reliably show that those with greater
executive control report fewer instances of mind wandering during moderately demanding …

In the present article, I review theory and evidence on the psychological mechanisms of
mind wandering, paying special attention to its relation with executive control. I then suggest …

I seek an explanation for the etiology and the function of mind wandering episodes. My
proposal—which I call the cognitive control proposal—is that mind wandering is a form of …