The present study examined a multi-faceted approach to individual differences in mind-wandering. Further, the influence of task demands as a moderator of inter-individual relationships and the distinction between intentional and unintentional mind-wandering was also examined. A large sample (N = 332) of participants completed a battery of tasks during which mind-wandering was measured with periodic thought probes. One set of tasks placed relatively high demands on attention, whereas another set of tasks placed relatively low demands on attention. We also measured individual differences in working memory capacity and attention control, along with measures of state variables like motivation, alertness, and mood. Finally, participants completed a series of questionnaires to measure various personality traits. Overall, the results reinforced the importance of taking a multi-faceted approach to mind-wandering - one that address individual differences at the cognitive, contextual, and dispositional levels, as well as the distinction between intentional and unintentional mind-wandering.

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一种多方面的方法来理解走神中的个体差异。

本研究考察了一种多方面的方法来解决走神的个体差异。此外，还研究了任务要求作为个体间关系调节器的影响以及有意和无意的走神之间的区别。一个大样本 (N = 332) 的参与者完成了一系列任务，在此期间用周期性的思维探针测量了走神。一组任务对注意力的要求相对较高，而另一组任务对注意力的要求相对较低。我们还测量了工作记忆能力和注意力控制方面的个体差异，以及对动机、警觉性和情绪等状态变量的测量。最后，参与者完成了一系列问卷来衡量各种人格特质。全面的，