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The Link Between Movement and Creativity 움직임과 창의성의 연관성
Physical activity has long been associated with enhanced creativity, a phenomenon now substantiated by scientific research.
Even brief bouts of exercise, such as climbing stairs for a few minutes, can significantly ignite creative thinking.
While the exact mechanisms behind this connection are still being explored, neuroimaging suggests that exercise temporarily boosts blood circulation to the brain.
Blood flow fosters the growth of brain cells and facilitates a state of "transient hypofrontality."This is where cognitive processes are temporarily subdued, allowing for free-flowing thoughts.Studies indicate that it's the divergent aspect of creativity, characterized by thinking outside the box, that benefits most from physical activity.
Tasks assessing divergent thinking, like suggesting unusual uses for everyday items, consistently show improvement post-exercise.Additionally, walking or running enhances creative output, underlining the importance of movement itself rather than specific activities or environments.Understanding this link more deeply holds practical implications, particularly for schools and workplaces.
brief bouts of exercise 잠깐 하는 운동
significantly ignite creative thinking 창의적 사고를 크게 촉발하다
neuroimaging 신경 영상학
temporarily boosts blood circulation to the brain 일시적으로 뇌의 혈액순환을 신장시킨다
transient = temporarily
hypofrontality 전두엽 활동량 감소
cognitive processes are temporarily subdued 인지과정이 일시적으로 억제된다
free-flowing thoughts 자유로운 사고
divergent aspect of creativity 창의성의 확산적 측면
thinking outside the box 고정관념을 탈피하는 사고
Tasks assessing divergent thinking 확산적 사고를 가늠하는 작업
unusual uses for everyday items 일상적인 물건의 색다른 활용처
show improvement post-exercise 운동 후에 개선을 보인다
holds practical implications 실질적인 영향을 미친다
