The role of attention in creative cognition remains controversial. Neuroimaging studies have reported activation brain regions linked to both cognitive control and spontaneous imaginative processes, raising questions about how these interact support thought. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), we explored this question by examining dynamic interactions between during a divergent thinking task. Multivariate pattern analysis revealed distributed network associated with...

The Big Five personality dimension Openness/Intellect is the trait most closely associated with creativity and creative achievement. Little known, however, regarding discriminant validity of its two aspects-Openness to Experience (reflecting cognitive engagement perception, fantasy, aesthetics, emotions) Intellect abstract semantic information, primarily through reasoning)-in relation creativity. In four demographically diverse samples totaling 1,035 participants, we investigated independent...

Awe is a complex emotion composed of an appraisal vastness and need for accommodation. The purpose this study was to develop robust state measure awe, the Experience Scale (AWE-S), based on extant experimental literature. In 1, participants (N = 501) wrote about intense moment awe that they had experienced then completed survey their experience. Exploratory factor analysis revealed 6-factor structure, including: altered time perception (F1); self-diminishment (F2); connectedness (F3);...

While there is a growing literature on "dark traits" (i.e., socially aversive traits), has been lack of integration with the burgeoning research positive traits and fulfilling growth-oriented outcomes in life. To help move field toward greater integration, we contrasted nomological network Dark Triad (a well-studied cluster traits) Light Triad, measured by 12-item Scale (LTS). The LTS first draft measure loving beneficent orientation others ("everyday saints") that consists three facets:...

Abstract Openness to experience is the broadest personality domain of Big Five, including a mix traits relating intellectual curiosity, interests, perceived intelligence, imagination, creativity, artistic and aesthetic emotional fantasy richness, unconventionality. Likewise, creative achievement broad construct, comprising creativity across arts sciences. The aim this study was clarify relationship between openness achievement. Toward aim, I factor analyzed battery tests cognitive ability,...

Abstract The brain's default network (DN) has been a topic of considerable empirical interest. In fMRI research, DN activity is associated with spontaneous and self‐generated cognition, such as mind‐wandering, episodic memory retrieval, future thinking, mental simulation, theory mind reasoning, creative cognition. Despite large literatures on developmental disease‐related influences the DN, surprisingly little known about factors that impact normal variation in functioning. Using structural...

Individuals with autism spectrum condition (ASC) have diagnostic impairments in skills that are associated an implicit acquisition; however, it is not clear whether ASC individuals show specific learning deficits. We compared and typically developing (TD) matched for IQ on five tasks: four tasks--contextual cueing, serial reaction time, artificial grammar learning, probabilistic classification tasks--that used procedures expressly designed to minimize the use of explicit strategies, one...

Abstract Objective Personality traits are associated with well‐being, but the precise correlates vary across well‐being dimensions and within each Big Five domain. This study is first to examine unique associations between aspects (rather than facets) multiple dimensions. Method Two samples of U.S. participants (total N = 706; M age 36.17; 54% female) recruited via Amazon's Mechanical Turk completed measures subjective, psychological, PERMA well‐being. Results One aspect domain was more...

There is broad consensus that there are at least two different dimensions of narcissism: vulnerable and grandiose. In this study, the authors use a new trifurcated, three-factor model narcissism to examine relations between aspects an array clinically relevant criteria related psychopathology, self, authenticity, well-being. Neurotic antagonistic emerged as most narcissism, bearing with outcomes relating interpersonal guilt, insecure attachment styles, cognitive distortions, maladaptive...

More than 70 years ago, Maslow put forward an integrated theory of human motivation that still captures the public imagination. Still, integration with modern and research remains elusive. The current study aims to fill this gap in psychological literature, linking Maslow’s contemporary on personality well-being. Toward aim, new 30-item “Characteristics Self-Actualization Scale (CSAS)” was developed. validation showed 10 characteristics self-actualizing people as proposed by load a general...

Assessing creative potential using a comprehensive battery of standardized tests requires focus on how and why an individual responds in addition to well they respond. Using the “intelligent testing” philosophy focusing person being tested rather than measure itself helps psychologists form more complete picture examinee, which may include information about his or her potential. Although most aspects creativity are not present current individually based IQ achievement tests, one exception is...

Abstract It has been argued that creativity evolved, at least in part, through sexual selection to attract mates. Recent research lends support this view and also demonstrated a link between certain dimensions of schizotypy, creativity, short‐term mating. The current study delves deeper into these relationships by focusing on engagement creative activity employing an expansive set personality mental health measures (Five Factor Model, anxiety, depression). A general tendency engage everyday...