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Toward a neurocognitive framework of creative cognition

The role of memory, attention, and cognitive control

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ID23325136
AuthorsMathias Benedek (0000-0001-6258-4476, University of Graz, corresponding author), Andreas Fink (0009-0008-6483-4190)
Year2019
Volume27
Pages116-122
Publication date2019-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Opinion in Behavioral Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2352-1546 • E-ISSN: 2352-1554
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.cobeha.2018.11.002
OpenAlexW2902814302
LanguageEN
Citations received67
References cited91

Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Constructive · Control (management) · Executive functions · Neurocognitive · Process (computing) · Relevance (law) · Working memory · Artificial Intelligence · Cognitive Neuroscience · Computer Science · Creativity in Education and Neuroscience · Mind wandering and attention · Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies · Neuroscience · Psychology

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Unique citing works67
Citations per year11,17
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
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