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