Zahra Rashidi Vala - Master of science degree in clinical psychology, psychology department, Ardabil Islamic Azad University, Ardebil, Iran
Nima Sabalani Taleshmekael - PhD student of educational psychology, Tabriz Azad University, Tabriz, Iran

Creativity is an essential element of cognition and thinking. Thinking is defined as the process of reorganizing or modifying the stored information and symbols in long-term memory. In this context, creativity is closely linked to analytical ability and the mind's capacity for visualization. The present study aims to predict creative thinking and emotional creativity based on executive brain functions among second-grade high school students in Jafarabad city. The study employs a correlational methodology with descriptive characteristics and applied purposes. The statistical population consists of all male and female second-grade high school students in Jafarabad city, totaling ۴۹۳ individuals. The sample size was determined Using Cochran's formula, resulting in the selection of ۲۱۸ students. Standardized questionnaires for Abedi Creative Thinking Questionnaire ۲۰۱۳, Ivoril emotional creativity questionnaire ۱۹۹۹, and Questionnaire of executive functions of the rescue brain ۲۰۱۳ were used as data collection tools. The results of the reliability calculation of the questionnaires showed that Cronbach's alpha coefficient was estimated for creative thinking (۰.۸۴), emotional creativity (۰.۹۲) and brain executive function (۰.۷۹). which shows that the questionnaires are at an acceptable level. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, including descriptive and inferential analyses through tables, demographic charts, and regression analysis. The results suggest that executive brain function components can predict both creative thinking and emotional creativity.

creative thinking, emotional creativity, executive brain function