Major
Psychology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2024
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Open Access
Abstract
Creative cognition has been correlated, through previous research, with activity of the default mode network and executive control network. Using three multisite and double-blinded studies, we investigated the impact of both transcranial direct and alternating current stimulation (tDCS, tACS) on creativity. Study 1 (N=108) resulted in enhanced forward flow performance in those receiving tDCS to the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) compared to sham stimulation. Study 2 (N=36) found that alpha-tACS to the PCC increased forward flow performance compared to sham stimulation. In Study 3 (N=13), we are attempting to replicate forward flow effects by utilizing tDCS, tACS, and sham stimulation.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Dr. Robert Morrison, Department of Psychology
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Neuromodulation of the Default Mode Network Enhances Forward Flow: A Three Study Review
Creative cognition has been correlated, through previous research, with activity of the default mode network and executive control network. Using three multisite and double-blinded studies, we investigated the impact of both transcranial direct and alternating current stimulation (tDCS, tACS) on creativity. Study 1 (N=108) resulted in enhanced forward flow performance in those receiving tDCS to the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) compared to sham stimulation. Study 2 (N=36) found that alpha-tACS to the PCC increased forward flow performance compared to sham stimulation. In Study 3 (N=13), we are attempting to replicate forward flow effects by utilizing tDCS, tACS, and sham stimulation.