THE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY: A PROFILE OF INDIAN ARTISTS
Journal Title: Acta Neuropsychologica - Year 2017, Vol 15, Issue 2
Abstract
[b]Background: [/b]The present study aims at comparing the cognitive profile of creative artists and non-creative participants. We assessed creativity correlates by taking a sample of professionally creative artists unlike those previous studies conducted with college students or which employed biographical data from eminent creators who form a rare and extreme group on the continuum of creativity.[b]Material/ Methods: [/b]A matched control design with cross sectional assessment was used for the study. The study sample comprised two groups – Creative group (CR) and matched Non-creative group (NC) with 30 participants each. All participants were in the age range of 20-40 years and had a minimum average intelligence (IQ score >90). Screening measures included the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory, Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices and the Creativity Achievement Questionnaire used to select pro C creative individuals for the creative group. NIMHANS Neuropsychological Battery (Rao et al, 2004) was used to assess the comprehensive cognitive profile (domains of speed and attention; executive functions; learning & memory) of the participants. The Battery comprises globally recognized neuropsychological tests which have been standardized for the Indian population.[b]Results: [/b]It was found that CR group had statistically significant higher scores on focused attention, category fluency, design fluency (both free and fixed), visuo-spatial working memory (medium effect size), set shifting ability, response inhibition and verbal memory. A significant positive correlation was found between intelligence, mental speed, focused attention, category fluency, design fluency (both free & fixed), set shifting, response inhibition, verbal memory and all components of creativity.[b]Conclusions:[/b]The present study elucidates the functions associated with creativity. It was possible to identify creative individuals, one to one matching across both the groups, thereby controlling the influence of age, gender and education; using a standardized and comprehensive battery to assess cognitive functions and statistical rigor in analyzing the data.
Authors and Affiliations
Divya Sadana, Jamuna Rajeswaran, Sanjeev Jain, Senthil Kumaran, K. Thennarasu, Ravi S, N Sundar
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