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·July 25, 2022·6 min read

Pre-teen Children Believe ‘Brilliance’ Is a Male Trait, and This Stereotype Increases in Strength up to the Age of Twelve

Children tend to believe that high intelligence is a male trait, and this view strengthens and grows until they reach the age of 12, a new study reports. The association was stronger in older children and in those whose parents upheld the stereotypical belief.

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·July 15, 2022·4 min read

Children Compensate for Lack of Concentration Through Creativity

Creativity and spontaneous strategies help children to make tasks that require concentration easier.

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·June 29, 2022·5 min read

How Do We Explore Our Knowledge to Be Creative?

Researchers say creativity is linked to two different semantic memory processes.

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·June 2, 2022·2 min read

Neurobiological Model to Better Understand Creative Processes

Researchers propose a new framework for three seemingly unconnected forms of creativity.

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·April 24, 2022·5 min read

Prehistoric People Created Art by Firelight

An examination of artistic designs on stones believed to be over 15,000 years old reveals our early ancestors probably created intricate artwork by firelight.

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·March 28, 2022·4 min read

Unique Connectivity Lets Highly Creative People’s Brains Take ‘Road Less Traveled’ to Their Destination

The brains of highly creative people appear to work differently from those who are less creative in terms of connectivity, a new study reports.

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·March 14, 2022·6 min read

Anyone Can Be Trained to Be Creative

A new method, based on narrative theory, helps spark creativity and innovation in people.

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·February 4, 2022·3 min read

How Our Knowledge of the World Embedded in Brain Connectivity Shapes Our Creativity

Researchers have identified a link between real-time creativity, semantic memory structure, and functional connectivity in the brain.

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·January 15, 2022·3 min read

Finding Creativity Through Movement

Researchers say the freedom to make self-determined movements may be key to flexible thinking and creativity.

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·December 29, 2021·6 min read

Running Out of Ideas? Dozing off Could Be the Secret to Unlocking Your Creativity

Researchers report taking a small nap can significantly boost creativity.

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·December 28, 2021·4 min read

Have You Fallen for the Myth of ‘I Can’t Draw’? Do It Anyway – And Reap the Rewards

Researchers say whether you are a competent artist or not, drawing and doodling can have a positive effect on your mental health and help boost creativity.