Creativity and the brain
By: Heilman, Kenneth M
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BookPublisher: New York : Psychology Press, c2014.Description: 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 978-1138006140Subject(s): Creative ability | NeuropsychologyDDC classification: 153.3/5 Online resources: Location Map | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| 153.35 CA NE The net and the butterfly : | 153.35 GR OR Originals : | 153.35 HA ME Messy : | 153.35 HE CR Creativity and the brain | 153.35 KA WI Wired to create : | 153.35 KL ST Steal like an artist : | 153.35 LA ZE Zero to maker : |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1 Definitions p. 1 2 Intelligence p. 19 3 Knowledge and Talents p. 27 4 Imagery p. 59 5 Handedness p. 73 6 Gender p. 89 7 Neurological Disorders p. 103 8 Neurotransmitters p. 117 9 The Frontal Lobes p. 133 10 Aging p. 153 11 Nurture p. 163 References p. 179 Index p. 203
In Creativity and the Brain, Kenneth Heilman explores the possible brain mechanisms which underlie creativity, by reviewing the existing evidence and putting forward new ideas. On the way, he discusses the relationships between creativity and intelligence, brain anatomy, neuropharmacology, addiction, handedness, sex differences, and mood states such as depression. He also addresses the effects of neurological disorders and aging, as well as the influence of environmental factors such as tolerance and nurturing. The book will be of interest to neuroscientists, psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists and educators The engaging and succinct style of this book also make it appealing to students, and researchers from a variety of disciplines who have an interest in understanding the brain mechanisms underlying creativity.