Creativity allows the individual to discover ideas, make connections, and find solutions to problems. Creative people are known to engage the three brain systems better than noncreative people. The three brain systems include

• the default mode network (in use while resting quietly and not engaged in task-generates new ideas)

• the salience network (selects which stimuli are deserving of our attention-identifies which ideas are relevant and important)

• executive control network (responsible for tasks and decision making-evaluates and propels ideas forward)

Other characteristics that are linked to creativity include persistence, intrinsic motivation, curiosity, energy, and positivity.