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The information-processing theory says that dreams
(A) are meaningless by-products of how our brains process information during REM sleep.
(B) are symbolic representations of the information we encode during the day.
(C) are processed by one level of consciousness but other levels remain unaware of the dreams.
(D) occur during REM sleep as the brain deals with daily stress and events.
(E) occur only after stressful events, explaining why some people never dream.
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(D) occur during REM sleep as the brain deals with daily stress and events.
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Information-processing theory states that REM sleep and dreaming reflect the brain
processing the stresses and events of our recent experience. Choice A is a definition of the activation-synthesis theory of dreams. Dreams and symbolic representations, choice B, fits Freud’s theory of dreams best. Choices C and E are incorrect distractors.
processing the stresses and events of our recent experience. Choice A is a definition of the activation-synthesis theory of dreams. Dreams and symbolic representations, choice B, fits Freud’s theory of dreams best. Choices C and E are incorrect distractors.
Posted : 07/02/2024 2:49 pm