Table 5.
Modeling Results for On-Task Thought (Versus Mind Wandering) in the Moment as a Predictor of Thought Qualities
| Predictor | b | z | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant thoughts | 0.18 [0.11, 0.26] | 4.81 | < .001 |
| Strange thoughts | −0.22 [−0.29, −0.16] | −6.77 | < .001 |
| Clear thoughts | 0.38 [0.30, 0.45] | 9.93 | < .001 |
| Unable to control thoughts | −0.23 [−0.31, −0.16] | −6.14 | < .001 |
| No thoughts | 0.03 [−0.05, 0.10] | 0.70 | > .250 |
| Racing thoughts | −0.21 [−0.29, −0.13] | −5.12 | < .001 |
| Suspicious thoughts | −0.11 [−0.17, −0.06] | −4.08 | < .001 |
| Controlled thoughts | −0.07 [−0.12, −0.02] | −2.62 | .009 |
Note: Positive coefficients indicate experiences that were more likely when subjects were on task, and negative coefficients indicate experiences that were more likely when subjects were mind wandering. Values inside brackets are 95% confidence intervals. Significant effects (p < .005) are highlighted in boldface.