Subjective creativity tends to be more developed when there is a well-structured logic, supported by robust and well-connected subregions of the prefrontal cortex, in addition to a high emotional intensity, derived from greater synaptic efficiency. This creativity is enhanced by the combination of a high IQ and refined emotional intelligence, which allow the fluidity of ideas and the development of original solutions without major influences from cognitive deficits.
The prefrontal cortex, especially the dorsolateral and ventromedial areas, plays a central role in creativity, being responsible for executive functions such as planning, decision-making and critical evaluation of ideas. The robustness of these regions contributes to the integration of information and cognitive flexibility, which are essential for generating innovative thoughts. When combined with intense emotional connections, these characteristics allow creativity to reach high levels of originality and depth.
A high intelligence quotient (IQ) is essential for more elaborate creative processes, as it provides the analytical foundations and abstraction capacity necessary to solve complex problems. At the same time, emotional intelligence (EI) regulates and directs emotions, favoring the appropriate use of emotional experiences as a source of inspiration and motivation for creative thinking. This integration between cognition and emotion allows subjective ideas to take on more refined and meaningful forms.
Creativity is not, however, exclusively limited by cognitive deficits, but rather by the absence of factors that limit flexibility of thought and the ability to integrate information. Individuals with high cognitive and emotional intelligence tend to overcome these barriers, demonstrating greater adaptability and efficiency in constructing ideas. Subjective creativity, therefore, can be quantified through the interaction of these factors, resulting in creations with greater impact.
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Dr. Fabiano de Abreu Agrela Rodrigues MRSB holds a post-PhD in Neuroscience and is an elected member of Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Honor Society (more than 200 members of Sigma Xi have received the Nobel Prize), as well as being a member of the Society for Neuroscience in the United States, the Royal Society of Biology and The Royal Society of Medicine in the United Kingdom, the European Society of Human Genetics in Vienna, Austria, and the APA – American Philosophical Association in the United States. He holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Biology. He is also a Technologist in Anthropology and Philosophy, with several national and international degrees in Neuroscience and Neuropsychology. Dr. Fabiano is a member of prestigious high IQ societies, including Mensa International, Intertel, ISPE High IQ Society, Triple Nine Society, ISI-Society, and HELLIQ Society High IQ. He is the author of more than 300 scientific studies and 30 books. He is currently a visiting professor at PUCRS in Brazil, UNIFRANZ in Bolivia and Santander in Mexico. He also serves as Director of CPAH – Centro de Pesquisa e Análises Heráclito and is the creator of the GIP project, which estimates IQ through the analysis of genetic intelligence. Dr. Fabiano is also a registered journalist, having his name included in the book of records for achieving four records, one of which is for being the greatest creator of characters in the history of the press.