Penumbral thoughts: Contents of consciousness upon waking
PLoS One December 14, 2023 Virginia Fedrigo, Matteo M. Galizzi, Rob Jenkins et al.
Thoughts shape our experience, choice, and behaviour throughout the day. Yet the content of 'penumbral thoughts'-first thoughts upon waking-has received very little research attention. Across seven independent samples (total N = 829), we used recall and reflection methods, solicited the same day, to understand what individuals think as they regain consciousness. These penumbral thoughts show...