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

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Danckert, J. Special topic introduction: understanding engagement: mind-wandering, boredom and attention. Exp Brain Res 236, 2447–2449 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-017-4914-7

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