Journal Article

FZJ-2018-03881

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Meta-analytic evidence for a core problem solving network across multiple representational domains

Bartley, J. E. ; Boeving, E. R. ; Riedel, M. C. ; Bottenhorn, K. L. ; Salo, T. ; Eickhoff, S.FZJ* ; Brewe, E. ; Sutherland, M. T. ; Laird, A. R. (Corresponding author)

2018
Elsevier Science Amsterdam [u.a.]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/19503  doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2018.06.009

Abstract: Problem solving is a complex skill engaging multi-stepped reasoning processes to find unknown solutions. The breadth of real-world contexts requiring problem solving is mirrored by a similarly broad, yet unfocused neuroimaging literature, and the domain-general or context-specific brain networks associated with problem solving are not well understood. To more fully characterize those brain networks, we performed activation likelihood estimation meta-analysis on 280 neuroimaging problem solving experiments reporting 3,166 foci from 1,919 individuals across 131 papers. The general map of problem solving revealed broad fronto-cingulo-parietal convergence, regions similarly identified when considering separate mathematical, verbal, and visuospatial problem solving domain-specific analyses. Conjunction analysis revealed a common network supporting problem solving across diverse contexts, and difference maps distinguished functionally-selective sub-networks specific to task type. Our results suggest cooperation between representationally specialized sub-network and whole-brain systems provide a neural basis for problem solving, with the core network contributing general purpose resources to perform cognitive operations and manage problem demand. Further characterization of cross-network dynamics could inform neuroeducational studies on problem solving skill development.

Note: This study was supported by awards from the National Science Foundation (REAL DRL-1420627), the National Institute of Drug Abuse (U24-DA039832, U01-DA041156, K01-DA037819), and the National Institute of Mental Health (R56-MH097870).

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Gehirn & Verhalten (INM-7)

Research Program(s):

1. 571 - Connectivity and Activity (POF3-571) (POF3-571)

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