A theory of ironic processes of mental control is proposed to account for the intentional and
counterintentional effects that result from efforts at self-control of mental states. The theory …

This article reviews the hypothesis that mind wandering can be integrated into executive
models of attention. Evidence suggests that mind wandering shares many similarities with …

In this study, the authors both developed and validated a self‐report mindfulness measure,
the Toronto Mindfulness Scale (TMS). In Study 1, participants were individuals with and …

This research examined individual differences in action identification level as measured by
the Behavior Identification Form. Action identification theory holds that any action can be …

Have you ever had recurrent thoughts about a former flame, experienced difficulty focusing
on your work because you kept thinking about an upcoming vacation, or reminded yourself …

A wealth of research from the past two decades shows that addictive behaviors are
characterized by attentional biases for substance-related stimuli. We review the relevant …

An experience-sampling study of 124 undergraduates, pretested on complex memory-span
tasks, examined the relation between working memory capacity (WMC) and the experience …

As empirical research on mind-wandering accelerates, we draw attention to an emerging
trend in how mind-wandering is conceptualized. Previously articulated definitions of mind …

Localized, task-induced decreases in cerebral blood flow are a frequent finding in functional
brain imaging research but remain poorly understood. One account of these phenomena …

Nearly everyone experiences episodes of boredom at work from time to time, regardless of
the nature of their job. Previous research on industrial monotony is unable to explain …