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  • Daily life involves both complex cognitive tasks and automated actions.
  • The brain networks underlying these automated processes are not fully understood.

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  • To investigate the role of the default mode network (DMN) in automated

Main Methods:

  • A cognitive flexibility task was employed.
  • Brain activity and functional connectivity were measured.

Main Results:

  • The DMN showed increased activity and connectivity during "autopilot" behavior.
  • DMN interactions with memory and visual areas correlated with response speed and accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • The DMN plays a key role in memory-based "autopilot" functions.
  • Findings offer insights into healthy brain processing and adaptive behavior.