The neuropsychology of creativity. (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abraham, Anna
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in behavioral sciences. Volume 27(2019)
• Page Start: 71
• Page End: 76
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: Psychology -- Periodicals; 150.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2018.09.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-1546

Abstract

Highlights: The neuropsychological approach is limitedly employed in the study of creativity. An important focus of single case studies is the phenomenon of ' de novo ' creativity. Case series investigations in creativity cover neurological and psychiatric groups. Abstract : The neuropsychological approach has been instrumental in delivering key insights that have enabled a clearer understanding of the human mind and its workings. Despite the promise of this approach and the unique perspective it affords, it has only been limitedly utilized when exploring creative cognition. This paper presents a brief overview of three methodologies — single case studies, case series investigations on neurological populations, and case series investigations on psychiatric populations — that have been employed within the neuropsychology of creativity and highlights some of the important revelations that each approach has delivered. In doing so, the aim is to make a case for the utility of the neuropsychological approach in allowing for a better understanding of the creative mind.