Special topic introduction: understanding engagement: mind-wandering, boredom and attention

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Keywords

Default Mode Network Anterior Insular Goal Pursuit Theta Band Experienced Meditator 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of PsychologyUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooCanada

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