The Excessively Mind Wandering Form

 

The Excessively Mind Wandering Scale (MEWS)

The Excessively Mind Wandering Scale (MEWS)

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Excessive, spontaneous mind wandering is associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). • Deficient regulation of the default mode network in ADHD might lead to this type of mind wandering. • This neural dysregulation might also underpin inattention and deficient cognitive performance. Excessive, spontaneous mind wandering is associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Deficient regulation of the default mode network in ADHD might lead to this type of mind wandering. This neural dysregulation might also underpin inattention and deficient cognitive performance. Converging evidence draws parallels between regulatory processes of mind wandering and deficient regulation in ADHD.
1. I have difficulty controlling my thoughts.(Required)
2. I find it hard to switch my thoughts off(Required)
3. I have two or more different thoughts going on at the same time .(Required)
4. My thoughts are disorganised and ‘all over the place’(Required)
5. My thoughts are ‘on the go’ all the time.(Required)
6. I experience ceaseless mental activity .(Required)
7. I find it difficult to think about one thing without another thought entering my mind.(Required)
8. I find my thoughts are distracting and prevent me from focusing on what I am doing .(Required)
9. I have difficulty slowing my thoughts down and focusing on one thing at a time .(Required)
10. I find it difficult to think clearly, as if my mind is in a fog .(Required)
11. I find myself flitting back and forth between different thoughts .(Required)
12. I can only focus my thoughts on one thing at a time with considerable effort.(Required)

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