2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279532
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Spontaneous mind wandering impairs model-based decision making

Abstract: Background If our attention wanders to other thoughts while making a decision, then the decision might not be directed towards future goals, reflecting a lack of model-based decision making, but may instead be driven by habits, reflecting model-free decision making. Here we aimed to investigate if and how model-based versus model-free decision making is reduced by trait spontaneous mind wandering. Methods and findings We used a sequential two-step Markov decision task and a self-report questionnaire assessin… Show more

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“…However, excessive mind-wandering comes with high cognitive and emotional impact, especially if it occurs as an apparent failure to focus on the tasks at hand [2,10]. Mind-wandering impairs performance in sustained attention and executive control tasks [11,12], reading comprehension [13], complex decision-making [14], working memory, and measures of fluid intelligence [15,16]. Beyond laboratory findings, the cognitive costs of mind-wandering extend to everyday life as evidenced by experience sampling studies in ecological settings [17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, excessive mind-wandering comes with high cognitive and emotional impact, especially if it occurs as an apparent failure to focus on the tasks at hand [2,10]. Mind-wandering impairs performance in sustained attention and executive control tasks [11,12], reading comprehension [13], complex decision-making [14], working memory, and measures of fluid intelligence [15,16]. Beyond laboratory findings, the cognitive costs of mind-wandering extend to everyday life as evidenced by experience sampling studies in ecological settings [17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%