Abstract:Mind wandering is a state of mind which impairs concentration via vision and thought raids about past or future, and creates an erosion in the task performance. Results in recent mind wandering studies show; deterioration in reading speed and comprehension, poor driving experiences leading to accidents, disrupted performance of working memory, and negative mood swings resulting with lesser happiness. However, findings of recent research demonstrate that wandering mind can increase critical thinking and improve… Show more
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