Parsing state mindfulness effects on neurobehavioral markers of cognitive control: A within-subject comparison of focused attention and open monitoring.
Cogn Affect Behav Neurosci February 13, 2024 DOI: 10.3758/s13415-024-01167-y (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA within-subject experiment compared two meditation styles—focused attention and open monitoring—on cognitive control. Both styles improved accuracy on a Stroop task, but only open monitoring reduced interference from incongruent trials, suggesting distinct neurobehavioral effects. Focused attention enhanced overall performance, while open monitoring specifically bolstered conflict monitoring. The findings indicate that different mindfulness techniques engage separable cognitive processes.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Within-subject experimental design Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Open monitoring meditation, but not focused attention, reduced Stroop interference, indicating distinct effects on conflict monitoring. |
Abstract
Parsing state mindfulness effects on neurobehavioral markers of cognitive control: A within-subject comparison of focused attention and open monitoring.