Thought Studies

Consciousness

Thought Studies links tagged Consciousness.

  1. Self-caught methodologies for measuring mind wandering with meta-awareness: A systematic review. Paper: 2023Posted:
    ConsciousnessSelf, Identity & Ego ProcessesAutomaticity & Unconscious Cognition
    Summary: This systematic review examines self-caught methods for measuring mind wandering with meta-awareness, finding considerable methodological heterogeneity across the literature. It documents and compares methodological variants and offers suggestions for future research and clinical work, contributing to the assessment of attention, awareness, and conscious thought.
    Editor’s comments: "This review shows that considerable methodological heterogeneity exists in the literature. Methodological variants of self-caught mind wandering methodologies are documented and examined, and suggestions for future research and clinical work are suggested."
  2. Language facilitates introspection: Verbal mind-wandering has privileged access to consciousness. Paper: 2017Posted:
    ConsciousnessLanguage & Its Impacts on Cognition
    Summary: This study argues that verbal mind-wandering, as a form of inner speech, provides privileged access to conscious thought, highlighting the role of language in facilitating introspection and self-awareness.