Three individual difference constructs, one converging concept: adaptive problem solving in the human brain

摘要: The study of human individual differences has matured significantly, in the last decade or so owing, part, to notable advances neuroimaging techniques. There are three major domains inquiry within research: personality, creativity, and intelligence. Each a discrete, testable definition (a new for intelligence is offered: rapid accurate problem solving), each been associated with distinct brain regions interactive networks. Here, we outline commonalities between these constructs, which appear conform two axes: exploratory behavior restraint. These axes, turn, largely networks dedicated novelty generation (i.e. default mode network — DMN), refinement ideas cognitive control CCN). Thus, represent expression adaptive behaviors leading and/or restrained action arising from structure function.