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Default Mode Network Dynamics

Meaning

Default Mode Network Dynamics refers to the complex functional connectivity and fluctuating activity within a specific set of brain regions, known as the Default Mode Network (DMN), which is most active when an individual is not focused on the external world. This network is centrally involved in internally directed thought processes, including self-referential thinking, episodic memory retrieval, and future planning. Dysregulation of these dynamics is frequently observed in clinical conditions related to mood and attention, underscoring its relevance to psychological well-being.