Wandering Minds: The Default Network and Stimulus-Independent Thought
Dartmouth College · Harvard University · +1 more institution
Abstract
Despite evidence pointing to a ubiquitous tendency of human minds to wander, little is known about the neural operations that support this core component of human cognition. Using both thought sampling and brain imaging, the current investigation demonstrated that mind-wandering is associated with activity in a default network of cortical regions that are active when the brain is "at rest." In addition, individuals' reports of the tendency of their minds to wander were correlated with activity in this network.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 51.17
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 28
Authors
6- MFMalia F. MasonCorresponding
Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Aberdeen
- MIMichael I. Norton
Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Aberdeen
- JDJohn D. Van HornCorresponding
Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Aberdeen
- DMDaniel M. Wegner
Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Aberdeen
- STScott T. GraftonCorresponding
Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Aberdeen
Topics & keywords
- Default mode network
- Mind-wandering
- Psychology
- Cognition
- Stimulus (psychology)
- Task-positive network
- Cognitive psychology
- Neuroscience
- Reduced inequalities