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Mind Wandering and Emotions
- Mind-wandering is linked to emotions and how we process time.
- Unhappy people focus on the past, while happier people think about the future.
Studying Mind-Wandering
- Psychologist Jonathan Smallwood studies mind-wandering using brain scans during tedious tasks.
- He observes "true drifting" by asking questions about the nature of participants' thoughts.
Daydreaming vs. Mind-Wandering
- Daydreaming stems from boredom, while mind-wandering occurs under pressure.
- Both relate to spontaneous thinking, detached from environmental perception.