A dual process model of spontaneous conscious thought

IF 2.1 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL

Consciousness and Cognition Pub Date : 2023-12-28 DOI:10.1016/j.concog.2023.103631

Maria K. Pavlova

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Abstract

In the present article, I review theory and evidence on the psychological mechanisms of mind wandering, paying special attention to its relation with executive control. I then suggest applying a dual-process framework (i.e., automatic vs. controlled processing) to mind wandering and goal-directed thought. I present theoretical arguments and empirical evidence in favor of the view that mind wandering is based on automatic processing, also considering its relation to the concept of working memory. After that, I outline three scenarios for an interplay between mind wandering and goal-directed thought during task performance (parallel automatic processing, off-task thought substituting on-task thought, and non-disruptive mind wandering during controlled processing) and address the ways in which the mind-wandering and focused-attention spells can terminate. Throughout the article, I formulate empirical predictions. In conclusion, I discuss how automatic and controlled processing may be balanced in human conscious cognition.

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自发意识思维的双重过程模型

在本文中，我回顾了有关思维游移心理机制的理论和证据，特别关注了思维游移与执行控制的关系。然后，我建议将双过程框架（即自动处理与控制处理）应用于思维游移和目标定向思维。我提出了理论论据和经验证据，支持思维游走是基于自动加工的观点，同时也考虑了它与工作记忆概念的关系。随后，我概述了任务执行过程中思维游离和目标定向思维之间相互作用的三种情况（平行自动处理、任务外思维替代任务内思维、控制处理过程中的非干扰性思维游离），并探讨了思维游离和专注法术的终止方式。在整篇文章中，我提出了实证预测。最后，我将讨论在人类有意识认知中如何平衡自动处理和受控处理。

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Consciousness and Cognition PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL-

CiteScore

4.30

自引率

8.30%

发文量

123

期刊介绍： Consciousness and Cognition: An International Journal provides a forum for a natural-science approach to the issues of consciousness, voluntary control, and self. The journal features empirical research (in the form of regular articles and short reports) and theoretical articles. Integrative theoretical and critical literature reviews, and tutorial reviews are also published. The journal aims to be both scientifically rigorous and open to novel contributions.