In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 18, No. 1 ( 2023-1-26), p. e0279532-
Abstract:
If 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 findings We 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. Conclusions Our 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.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.g001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.g002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.g003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.s001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.s002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.s003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.s004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0279532.s005
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2023
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2267670-3
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