Abstract

DIAZ ABRAHAN, Veronika  and  JUSTEL, Nadia. Creativity. A descriptive review of our invention and innovation capacity. CES Psicol [online]. 2019, vol.12, n.3, pp.35-49. ISSN 2011-3080.  https://doi.org/10.21615/cesp.12.3.3.

In the field of neuroscience, creativity is the ability to generate solutions, multiple ideas or alternative and varied associations to a given problem or stimulus. It can be understood as a set of cognitive processes that support the generation of new and useful ideas. Behind this capacity for creation and innovation lies a whole cortical and subcortical neural network that supports the dynamic and constant interaction of superior cognitive functions, and different cognitive models that explain how our ability to create works. However, there are also different factors which are associated with creative performance, such as sex, personality or musical training. The aim of this article is to review the background around the neuroanatomical and functional substrates of creativity, as well as the modulating effect exerted by the biological, psychological and environmental aspects about this human being´s ability.

Keywords : Creativity; Neuroanatomy; Neuroscience; Cognition; Modulation.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )