Elevated Blink Rates Predict Mind Wandering: Dopaminergic Insights into Attention and Task Focus
These data underscore the importance of dopamine during mind wandering and task focus. In addition, this study argues for using ex-Gaussian analysis to understand the complex dynamics of attentional control during mind wandering.
Authors
- Deborah McGann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4955-1108)
- Colin Hamilton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5099-6449)
- Joanna Greer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8425-6198)
- Evelyn Barron (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8992-3332)
- Leigh M. Riby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9124-2595)
- Lara Marr
- Jonathan Smallwood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7298-2459)
Institutions
- Queen's University (CA)
- Northumbria University (GB)
- Newcastle University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Integrative Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-03-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31083/jin26508
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Mind wandering and attention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.29