Cortical travelling waves may underpin variation in personality traits
bioRxiv – January 15, 2025
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Did you know that the way your brain communicates could influence your personality? Researchers found that specific patterns of brain activity, known as cortical travelling waves, are linked to traits like openness and conscientiousness. This study highlights how these neural processes shape our personalities, offering new insights into human behavior.
Abstract
Objectives Personality traits must relate to stable neural processes, yet few robust neural correlates of personality have been discovered. Recent methodological advances enable measurement of cortical travelling waves, which likely underpin information flow between brain regions. Here, we explore whether cortical travelling waves relate to personality traits from the “Big Five” taxonomy.