Abstract: The intensive practice of specific cognitive activities can lead to improvements of relevant cognitive capability in human beings, which may transfer to gain in untrained activities. Although there are a growing number of studies investigating the behavioral benefits of attention training in mind wandering, few studies have directly examined the neurophysiological basis of the training effects. Here using 128-channel electroencephalography (EEG), we examined whether the tactile training can reduce the mind wandering as measured by the sustained...
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Topics: 
Cognitive psychology
Neuroscience
Physical medicine and rehabilitation