Higher sensory processing sensitivity, introversion and ectomorphism: New biomarkers for human creativity in developing rural areas

• Published in: Journal of neurosciences in rural practice Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 159 - 162
• Main Authors: Rizzo-Sierra, Carlos V, Leon-S, Martha E, Leon-Sarmiento, Fidias E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-05-2012; Thieme Medical Publishers Inc; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Biological markers; Biomarkers; Cognition & reasoning; Creative ability; Creativity; Identification and classification; Introversion; Physiological aspects; Review; Rural areas; Rural health; Somatotypes; India; inhibition; highly sensitive person; Developing rural areas under conflict; perception
• ISSN: 0976-3147; 0976-3155
• DOI: 10.4103/0976-3147.98314

The highly sensitive trait present in animals, has also been proposed as a human neurobiological trait. People having such trait can process larger amounts of sensory information than usual, making it an excellent attribute that allows to pick up subtle environmental details and cues. Furthermore, this trait correlates to some sort of giftedness such as higher perception, inventiveness, imagination and creativity. We present evidences that support the existance of key neural connectivity between the mentioned trait, higher sensory processing sensitivity, introversion, ectomorphism and creativity. The neurobiological and behavioral implications that these biomarkers have in people living in developing rural areas are discussed as well.