TITLE Does Being Neurotic Really Make You More Creative? DESCRIPTION This study examined whether the “overthinking” which is prevalent in neurotic individuals leads to being more creative. Those scoring high in neuroticism scales on personality tests were found to more often think negatively and to think more about negative outcomes in life events leading to… Read more »
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Psychology Update — Stimulating Brain Waves May Boost Creativity And Ease Depression
Stimulating Brain Waves May Boost Creativity And Ease Depression DESCRIPTION “In a new study, scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were able to measurably increase creativity by altering electrical activity in the brain — a finding that may have significant implications for the treatment of depression.“ Brain waves as measured by… Read more »
Psychological Science: The Curious Mind
Abnormal Psychology, 15th Edition DSM-5-TR Update
Behavioral Neuroscience
Personality, 15th Edition
Cognition, 11th Edition
