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ArticlePloS one2023

Spontaneous mind wandering impairs model-based decision making.

Shuyan Liu, Milena Rabovsky, Daniel J Schad

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  2. Lapses of attention.Psychonomic bulletin & review · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Shuyan LiuDepartment of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-6948-5734
Milena RabovskyDepartment of Psychology, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7729-1027
Daniel J SchadPsychology Department, Health and Medical University, Potsdam, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIf our attention wanders to other thoughts while making a decision, then the decision might not be directed towards future goals, reflecting a lack of model-based decision making, but may instead be driven by habits, reflecting model-free decision making. Here we aimed to investigate if and how model-based versus model-free decision making is reduced by trait spontaneous mind wandering. METHODS AND

findingsWe used a sequential two-step Markov decision task and a self-report questionnaire assessing trait spontaneous and deliberate mind wandering propensity, to investigate how trait mind wandering relates to model-free as well as model-based decisions. We estimated parameters of a computational neurocognitive dual-control model of decision making. Analyzing estimated model parameters, we found that trait spontaneous mind wandering was related to impaired model-based decisions, while model-free choice stayed unaffected.

conclusionsOur findings suggest trait spontaneous mind wandering is associated with impaired model-based decision making, and it may reflect model-based offline replay for other tasks (e.g., real-life goals) outside the current lab situation.

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