| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10465044 | Neuropsychologia | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A novel paradigm was developed to study creative conceptual expansion using fMRI. ⺠Methodological problems associated with neuroimaging of creativity were overcome. ⺠Examined creative vs. general divergent thinking, working memory and cognitive load. ⺠IFG, temporal pole and frontopolar regions active for creative conceptual expansion. ⺠Regions implicated in retention, retrieval and integration of conceptual knowledge.
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Authors
Anna Abraham, Karoline Pieritz, Kristin Thybusch, Barbara Rutter, Sören Kröger, Jan Schweckendiek, Rudolf Stark, Sabine Windmann, Christiane Hermann,