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Mind wandering and attention Journal of Attention Disorders

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Mind Wandering (Internal Distractibility) in ADHD: A Literature Review

Jane Lanier, Elizabeth Noyes, Joseph Biederman
Journal of Attention Disorders Summary & key facts 2019 68 citations

This literature review searched PubMed, PsycINFO/OVID, and Medline for original English studies that defined both ADHD and mind wandering and used statistical tests. Only nine studies met the rules (eight in adults and one in children). The studies suggest that people with ADHD commonly experience spontaneous mind wandering and that…

Mind wandering and attention Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Sleep and Wakefulness Research
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