0067 Dreams and Personality Influence Creativity

Abstract Introduction Theoretically, during dreaming, weak associations are explored, and information is combined in novel ways, which could lead to increased creativity waking. However, little research has explored direct relationships between dreaming objective measures of the ability creatively solve problems. Furthermore, personality influences dream recall frequency (DRF) other aspects suggesting that relationship may vary based on personality. The goal current experiment was determine if DRF related creative problem-solving, these influenced by traits. Methods Seventy-six participants completed questionnaires about Big 5 traits (neuroticism, conscientiousness, openness, extraversion, agreeableness) problem-solving tasks. Two tasks measured creativity. In one task, generated as many possible uses for an object they minute. other, captions five cartoons. Creative using two classic insight problem sets: matchstick compound remote associates Correlations were conducted any multiple regressions whether or predict problem-solving. Results negatively correlated with agreeableness, such individuals higher agreeableness recalled fewer dreams. regression analyses revealed both conscientiousness significant predictors divergent thinking. Neither nor predicted Conclusion These results indicate reduces recall, perhaps because agreeable try find solutions immediately while awake so do not worry them later. Consistent theories, frequently recalling dreams creativity, exploration increases awake. Conscientiousness also self-sufficient people tend be more creative. did increase Collectively, suggest behaviors frequent promote Support (if any)