How do human beings create? A neuropsychological and neurobiological approach to creativity

Authors

  • Jaime Carrizosa Moog University of Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rp.v10n2a08

Keywords:

Creativity, Thinking, Insight, Neuroimaging, Intelligence.

Abstract

Creativity is a new and useful cognitive  product  in  a  given  social  context.  Recent  genetic,  functional  neuroimaging  and neuropsychological  studies  achieved  interesting results regarding the anatomic and functional  mechanisms  that  underlay creativity. A  critical  appraisal  should  serve  as  an  update  and  enforcement  of  knowledge  so  as  the possible  amplification  of  research  questions.  Creativity  can  be  measured  with  tests  inspiring divergent thinking or insight. Functional neuroimaging  and  new  genetic  testing  and  interpretation are giving clues in cerebral anatomic localization and interrelation of cognitive  tasks  during  creativity.  Factors  like  intelligence, motivation, imagery, inspiration and openness to new experiences boost creativity. Multicultural  experiences,  walking,  enjoying green  leisure  time,  looseness  and  dreaming  can elucidate creative thinking. Although the new data require replication in other contexts, novel  application  opportunities  in  different  disciplines  appear.  Also  intriguing  research  questions in the field could clarify the underlying functions of creativity and its translation to daily practice.

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Author Biography

Jaime Carrizosa Moog, University of Antioquia

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Published

2018-09-18

How to Cite

Carrizosa Moog, J. (2018). How do human beings create? A neuropsychological and neurobiological approach to creativity. Revista De Psicología Universidad De Antioquia, 10(2), 183–202. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rp.v10n2a08

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