Unintentional mind wandering disrupts attention in ADHD through two different mechanisms
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Unintentional mind wandering is linked to higher levels of inattentive and hyperactive traits in adults with ADHD through two distinct mechanisms: a general tendency to experience such mind wandering and performance drops during these episodes. The study highlights that both the frequency of spontaneous mind wandering and the impact it has on real-time task performance are associated with ADHD symptoms. These findings suggest that spontaneous mind wandering may be a key mechanism underlying attention difficulties in ADHD.
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