A Neuroeconomic Framework for Creative Cognition. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lin, Hause; Vartanian, Oshin
• Is Part Of: Perspectives on psychological science. Volume 13:Number 6(2018)
• Page Start: 655
• Page End: 677
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: creativity -- neuroeconomics -- value-based decision making -- locus ceruleus-norepinephrine (LC-NE) system -- network dynamics; Psychology -- Periodicals; 150
• DOI: 10.1177/1745691618794945
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-6916

Abstract

Neuroeconomics is the study of the neurobiological bases of subjective preferences and choices. We present a novel framework that synthesizes findings from the literatures on neuroeconomics and creativity to provide a neurobiological description of creative cognition. We propose that value-based decision-making processes and activity in the locus ceruleus-norepinephrine (LC-NE) neuromodulatory system underlie creative cognition, as well as the large-scale brain network dynamics shown to be associated with creativity. This reconceptualization leads to several falsifiable hypotheses that can further understanding of creativity, decision making, and brain network dynamics.