The cognitive neuroscience of creativity

The cognitive neuroscience of creativity

Creativity is a fundamental activity of human information processing (M. A. Boden, 1998). It is generally agreed to include two defining characteristics: “The ability to produce work that is both novel (i.e., original, unexpected) and appropriate (i.e., useful, adaptive concerning task constraints)” (Sternberg & Lubart, 1999, p. 3). Much has been written about creativity from social, psychologi...

The cognitive neuroscience of creativity : A critical review

Cognitive neuroscience studies of creativity have appeared with increasing frequently in recent years. Yet to date, no comprehensive and critical review of these studies has yet been published. The first part of this article presents a quick overview of the three primary methodologies used by cognitive neuroscientists: EEG, PET, and fMRI. The second part provides a comprehensive review of cogni...

The Challenges of Cognitive Neuroscience in the 21st Century

Applying the neuroscience of creativity to creativity training

This article investigates how neuroscience in general, and neuroscience of creativity in particular, can be used in teaching "applied creativity" and the usefulness of this approach to creativity training. The article is based on empirical data and our experiences from the Applied NeuroCreativity (ANC) program, taught at business schools in Denmark and Canada. In line with previous studies of s...

Emergence of Cognitive Neuroscience in The Middle East