<abstract><p>The synchronization problem and the dynamics analysis of neural networks have been thoroughly explored, and there have been many interesting results. This paper presents a review of the issues of synchronization problem, the periodic solution and the stability/stabilization with emphasis on the memristive neural networks and reaction-diffusion neural networks. First, this paper introduces the origin and development of neural networks. Then, based on different types of neural networks, some synchronization problems and the design of the controllers are introduced and summarized in detail. Some results of the periodic solution are discussed according to different neural networks, including bi-directional associative memory (BAM) neural networks and cellular neural networks. From the perspective of memristive neural networks and reaction-diffusion neural networks, some results of stability and stabilization are reviewed comprehensively with latest progress. Based on a review of dynamics analysis of neural networks, some applications in creation psychology are also introduced. Finally, the conclusion and the future research directions are provided.</p></abstract>