APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Creative Problem-Solving: The Role of Theta Activity In Resolving Semantic Interference
- Raquel Lezama
University of Granada - Carlos J. Gómez-Ariza
University of Jaen - Inês Bramao
University of Lund - Mikael Johansson
Lund University - Teresa Bajo
University of Granada
Abstract
We investigated how semantic competition affects creative problem solving using the Remote Associates Test (N=58) with EEG. High-competition problems impaired performance and produced later forgetting of competitor items. Increased theta power during problem solving and recognition reflects inhibitory control resolving interference and subsequent reactivation of competing representations.
