Growing neurophysiological evidence points to a role of alpha oscillations in divergent thinking (DT). In particular, studies have shown consistent EEG synchronization during performance on the Alternative Uses Task (AUT), well-established DT task. However, there is need for investigating brain dynamics underlying production sequence multiple, alternative ideas at AUT and their relationship with idea originality. twenty young adults, we investigated changes power structured version AUT,...

The interaction of emotions with creative cognition is one the most intriguing topics in creativity research. In this study, we investigated extent to which various emotional states influence evaluation ideas, a crucial component thinking process. To end, used (both positive and negative) neutral pictures induce then asked participants evaluate exogenous ideas (i.e., those generated by other people) as part an alternative use task. As results previous studies suggest existence negative bias...

Abstract. The dynamic creativity framework (DCF) represents a new theoretical perspective for studying the construct. This is based on definition of creativity, and it has both empirical implications. From point view, we review characteristics creative process its extension into universal process, encompassing at different layers complexity. We discuss key concept potential, considering individual, sociocultural, material viewpoints, show how DCF instrumental in clarifying relationship...

Nel contesto della promozione di un modello consumo e produzione responsabili, il principale obiettivo delle presenti linee guida è quello fornire indicazioni generali spunti riflessione per la progettazione comunicazione prodotti sostenibili, che possano potenzialmente essere utili nel guidare le strategie sostenibilità un’impresa. Sulla base conoscenze risultati derivano da ricerche sperimentazioni svolte nell’ambito progetto triennale finanziato dal Programma Operativo Nazionale (PON),...

Nel contesto della promozione di un modello consumo e produzione responsabili, il principale obiettivo delle presenti linee guida è quello fornire indicazioni generali spunti riflessione per la progettazione comunicazione prodotti sostenibili, che possano potenzialmente essere utili nel guidare le strategie sostenibilità un’impresa. Sulla base conoscenze risultati derivano da ricerche sperimentazioni svolte nell’ambito progetto triennale finanziato dal Programma Operativo Nazionale (PON),...

In recent years, there has been a shift toward sustainability in several aspects of our lives, including food packaging. line with circular economy model, organizations are adopting industrial reusable solutions for packaging, which designed to be used multiple times throughout their life cycle. Despite an overall positive impression, many consumers lack clarity on concerns regarding safety and cost, example, that affect the actual adoption This study aimed assess impact information specific...

Abstract Previous studies have consistently shown that repeated exposure to emotional stimuli leads a reduction in cortical and autonomic responses (affective habituation). These findings emerge from conducted within single experimental session, preventing the possibility of disentangling short‐term long‐term habituation effects. The present study investigated whether affective reflects short‐living learning process, or more stable change involving memory. Participants went through first...

The present study examined the role of spatial stimulus frequencies in early visual processing natural scenes. content initially degraded (low- or high-pass filtered) pictures was progressively revealed a sequence steps by adding high low frequencies. Event Related Potentials (ERPs) were used to track stages processing. Picture degradation modulated topography P1, with an occipital midline distribution for most pictures, which became more laterally distributed as complete. also amplitude P2....

In the present work we explored in two separate studies modulatory role of trait emotional intelligence (EI) over effect exerted on children's creative potential by other key elements defining creativity, namely cognitive resources (here through basic executive functions, Study 1) and contextual-environmental factors (that is, teachers' implicit conceptions influencing 2). Confirming previous research, functions (particularly interference control working memory) emerged as main predictors...

Several studies have found that, despite a decrease in the overall amplitude of late positive potential (LPP) with repeated presentation same picture, emotional stimuli continue to elicit larger than neutral ones. These findings seem support hypothesis that affective modulation LPP reflects mandatory process and does not rely on stimulus novelty. However, these participants were asked merely look at pictures, without carrying out any additional task (free-viewing), making picture...

The creativity of an advertisement campaign is one the most relevant predictors its success. Past research has highlighted relevance domain-specific experience in enhancing creativity, but results are controversial. We explored role work experience, terms number years spent domain, various forms expressed within this specific working domain. hypothesized a mediator relationship between individual's creative potential, as measured through series divergent thinking tasks, and achievement...

Abstract The neurotransmitter dopamine plays a crucial role in human creative behaviour. Specifically, striatal seems to be associated with specific dimensions of divergent thinking performance, especially categorical diversity (flexibility) ideas. In experimental contexts, spontaneous Eye Blink Rate (sEBR) has been used as proxy for dopamine, and an inverted U-shape relationship between sEBR flexibility demonstrated, such that medium level predicts highest levels. present study aimed at...

Past research showed that apparently irrelevant information for a creative task at hand can lead to higher performance, especially in open-minded individuals. Through two diverse experimental procedures, the present work investigated which type of irrelevance inspire (i.e., increase) performance during divergent thinking (DT) and how individuals be inspired by this kind information. In Experiment 1, attentional processing was either relevant or execution verbal DT assessed means an...

This study addresses the modulatory role of individual mindset in explaining relationship between response inhibition (RI) and divergent thinking (DT) using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Forty undergraduate students (22 male 18 female), aged 23 years (average age = 19 years, SD 1.48), were recruited. Participants received either anodal tDCS right IFG coupled with cathodal left (R + L-; N 19) or opposite coupling (R-L+; 21). We tested DT performance alternative uses task...

A higher creative potential has been reported in narcoleptic patients and linked to lucid dreaming. The aim of the present study was explore role narcolepsy symptoms (presence severity) predicting creativity. Sixty-six consecutive type 1 (mean age 38.62 ± 17.05, 31 females) took part this study. Creative achievement different life domains beliefs were assessed by a self-reported questionnaire scale measuring self, respectively; performance measured through divergent thinking test (generation...

Abstract Creative potential is a set of multidimensional resources concerning the latent ability to produce original and adaptive work. Confluent theoretical models, in particular, stated that, order express creative an effective way, should converge interact efficiently. Within such confluent framework, present study explored whether increase specific cognitive defining during childhood, as induced through newly developed training intervention based on creation fairy tales, could be...

The categorization of objects within natural scenes is carried out in a sequence stages, which may build on the detection perceptual regularities visual appearance or represent more semantic level categorization.Here, we examined neural correlates correct scenes, using were equalized color and spectral amplitude, controlled terms spatial coherence.Event-related potentials (ERPs) used to track early stages processing.Participants viewed degraded (phase-scrambled) versions then categorized...