Network neuroscience research is providing increasing specificity on the contribution of large-scale brain networks to creative cognition. Here, we summarize recent experimental work examining cognitive mechanisms of network interactions and correlational studies assessing network dynamics associated with individual creative abilities. Our review identifies three cognitive processes related to network interactions during creative performance: goal-directed memory retrieval, prepotent-response inhibition, and internally-focused attention. Correlational work using prediction modeling indicates that functional connectivity between networks — particularly the executive control and default networks — can reliably predict an individual’s creative thinking ability. We discuss potential directions for future network neuroscience, including assessing creative performance in specific domains and using brain stimulation to test causal hypotheses regarding network interactions and cognitive mechanisms of creative thought.

网络神经科学研究对大型大脑网络对创造性认知的贡献提供了越来越多的特异性。在这里，我们总结了最近的实验工作，该工作研究了网络交互的认知机制，并评估了与个人创造力相关的网络动态的相关研究。我们的综述确定了与创意表现期间网络互动相关的三个认知过程：目标导向的记忆检索，特效反应抑制和内部关注。使用预测建模的相关工作表明，网络之间的功能连接（尤其是执行控制和默认网络）可以可靠地预测个人的创造性思维能力。我们讨论了未来网络神经科学的潜在方向，包括评估特定领域的创造力表现，并使用大脑刺激来测试有关网络互动和创造性思维认知机制的因果假设。