Is Our Ability to Detect Errors an Indicator of Mind Wandering? An Experiment Proposal

Colin Conrad*, Michael Klesel, Kydra Mayhew, Kiera O’Neil, Frederike Marie Oschinsky, Francesco Usai

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Abstract

Mind wandering could have a variety of impacts on information systems phenomena, not least long monotonous tasks. Unfortunately, mind wandering states are difficult to measure objectively. In this paper, we describe work-in-progress to address this problem in a novel way. We describe two studies that will observe participants’ ability to detect errors in a task as a correlate of mind wandering. Demonstrating the technique using a lecture paradigm, the studies employ previously investigated methods of measuring mind wandering as a baseline for the new technique. If successful, we will demonstrate a new method for measuring mind wandering that can be applicable to a broad range of information systems and psychological studies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInformation Systems and Neuroscience - NeuroIS Retreat 2022
EditorsFred D. Davis, René Riedl, Jan vom Brocke, Pierre-Majorique Léger, Adriane B. Randolph, Gernot R. Müller-Putz
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages105-112
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-13064-9
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-13063-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event14th Annual Information Systems and Neuroscience, NeuroIS Retreat 2022 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 14 Jun 202216 Jun 2022
Conference number: 14

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation
PublisherSpringer
Volume58
ISSN (Print)2195-4968
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4976

Conference

Conference14th Annual Information Systems and Neuroscience, NeuroIS Retreat 2022
Abbreviated titleNeuroIS Retreat 2022
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period14/06/2216/06/22

Keywords

  • Attention
  • Cognition
  • EEG
  • Mind wandering
  • Vigilance
  • 2023 OA procedure

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