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Brainstorming: Interbrain coupling in groups forms the basis of group creativity

Psychology

Brainstorming: Interbrain coupling in groups forms the basis of group creativity

H. Pick, N. Fahoum, et al.

Explore the fascinating neural mechanisms of group creativity revealed by Hadas Pick, Nardine Fahoum, Dana Zoabi, and Simone G. Shamay Tsory. Their research uncovers how interbrain coupling in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex enhances creativity while coupling in the inferior frontal gyrus may hinder it. Discover the balance between flexibility and conformity that can drive successful brainstorming sessions!

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Abstract
Although the impact of group dynamics on creativity is widely recognized, prior research has primarily concentrated on individuals in isolation from social context. To address this lacuna, we focus on groups as the fundamental unit of analysis. We used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to examine brain activity in groups of four during brainstorming discussions. We assessed interbrain coupling in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), a brain region linked to flexibility, and in the inferior frontal gyrus (IFG), a region associated with imitation. Our findings demonstrate that creativity-focused discussions induced interbrain coupling both in regions related to flexibility and herding. Notably, interbrain coupling in the IFG was associated with more imitation of responses. Critically, while interbrain coupling in the DLPFC positively predicted group creativity, in the IFG it negatively predicted creativity. These findings suggest that increase in group mindsets of flexibility relative to herding is important for enhancing group creativity.
Publisher
Nature Portfolio
Published On
Jan 01, 2024
Authors
Hadas Pick, Nardine Fahoum, Dana Zoabi, Simone G. Shamay Tsory
Tags
group creativity
neural mechanisms
brainstorming
fNIRS
interbrain coupling
DLPFC
IFG
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