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Evaluative and generative modes of thought during the creative process

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ID23345252
AuthorsMelissa Ellamil (University of British Columbia, corresponding author), Charles Dobson (Emily Carr University of Art and Design), Mark Beeman (0000-0002-0955-5307, Northwestern University), Kalina Christoff (0000-0003-2841-8647, University of British Columbia)
Year2012
Volume59
Issue2
Pages1783-1794
Publication date2012-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueNeuroImage (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1053-8119 • E-ISSN: 1095-9572
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.neuroimage.2011.08.008
PMID21854855
OpenAlexW1994619915
LanguageEN
Citations received74
References cited125

Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Creativity · Default mode network · Generative grammar · Insula · Mind-wandering · Prefrontal cortex · Process (computing) · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Creativity in Education and Neuroscience · Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies · Neuroscience · Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function · Psychology · Social Psychology

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