New findings revealed in the neurological source of creativity [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — A team of researchers has been studying how the parts of the brain work together to yield creativity. 

A press release from the University of Utah said the researchers have been using brain imaging technology. They have been working to examine the roles different areas play in creativity.

A University of Utah researcher is leading the team. The study is taking place at the Baylor College of Medicine. 

The study found that “there’s evidence that creativity is a distinct brain function.” Additionally, brain injuries have been proven to cause changes in creativity. 

Why are functions such as creativity hard to study?

According to Ben Shofty, the senior author of the study, cognitive processes like creativity are difficult to study because they do not occur in a single part of the brain. 

During the research, participants were connected to electrodes for monitoring. Per the press release, the participants were already connected to them for seizure monitoring. 

Participants were given a creative task, such as considering uses …