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The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between different EEG measures (mean power, mean frequency, approximated entropy and coherence), and ability (creativity and intelligence). For that purpose the EEG of 115 student-teachers (Intelligence: \(\underline {\text{M}} = 115.17;\underline {{\text{SD}}} = 12.78;{\text{IQ}}_{{\text{min}}} = 82;{\text{IQ}}_{{\text{max}}} = 136;\) Creativity - standardized scores: \(\underline {\text{M}} = 55.97;\underline {{\text{SD}}} = 10.67;{\text{C}}_{{\text{min}}} = 38;{\text{C}}_{{\text{max}}} = 84)\) was recorded while they were resting with eyes open and closed. The study showed only weak correlations between measures based on the level of activity in different areas (mean power, mean frequency and approximated entropy) and creativity. The correlations with IQ scores were even less pronounced. On the other hand, coherence measures showed a much more intense relationship both with creativity as well as with intelligence. In the eyes-open state these differences were mainly distributed over the right hemisphere. The results are discussed in the light of different theories relating brain functioning and ability.
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Jaušovec, N., Jaušovec, K. Differences in Resting EEG Related to Ability. Brain Topogr 12, 229–240 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023446024923
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