A new framework for decision making under internal and external demands. This project aims to develop and test a theory explaining how people allocate cognitive resources between internal demands, lik

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A new framework for decision making under internal and external demands. This project aims to develop and test a theory explaining how people allocate cognitive resources between internal demands, like thoughts, and external demands, like tasks. By unifying research on mind wandering and cognitive workload, it will investigate how individuals balance decision priorities under real-world pressures. The project will generate new knowledge by creating a framework for understanding decision making and resource allocation in dynamic environments. Expected outcomes include a validated model to improve decision making, safety, and performance across high-demand settings. This project should provide significant benefits, including better tools for managing decisions in aviation, automotive, and cybersecurity industries.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 5204 - Cognitive and Computational Psychology. Lead: A/Prof Guy Hawkins