Psychology & Psychiatry
Research finds link between spacing out and giving up
People whose minds tend to wander are less likely to stick to their long-term goals, according to new research led by the University of Waterloo.
Jun 13, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Minding the details of mind wandering
It's long been associated with failing grades and accidents behind the wheel, but it turns out that the wandering mind may be far more complex than many believe.
Jul 21, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Minds at attention: Military and mindfulness
Rather than the calm before the storm, the period before soldiers are deployed to a conflict zone is a time of extremely high demand and intense stress. Soldiers receive intensive training for the mission, while psychologically ...
Feb 11, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness helps undergraduates stay on track, study shows
Few situations present as much distraction and time pressure as the college experience. In this environment, attention can be elusive and difficult to sustain even when it is attained. This lack of concentration interferes ...
Jan 14, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Daydreamers are also distracted by the world around them, new study finds
Look! A seagull. I once dropped an ice-cream in Eastbourne. Now, where was I? Oh yes…
Aug 21, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brief mindfulness training may boost test scores, working memory
Mindfulness training may help to boost standardized test scores and improve working memory, according to a new study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Mar 26, 2013
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Health
Intense mind wandering could account for 'substantial proportion' of road crashes
People whose minds wander whilst driving, especially when intense, are significantly more likely to be responsible for a crash and are threatening safety on the roads, warns a study in the Christmas issue published in the ...
Dec 13, 2012
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