According to activation-synthesis theory, dreams are the result of the brain trying to make sense of what? A Emotional conflicts and desires B Neural activity during REM sleep C Traumatic experiences and memories D Unconscious thoughts and fantasies
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The activation-synthesis theory of dreaming contends that: A. dreams are simply the by-product of bursts of activity in the brain B. dreams provide an outlet for energy invested in socially undesirable impulses. C. dreams represent the person's attempt to fulfill unconscious wishes. D. dreams are an attempt to restore a neurotransmitter balance within the brain.
The activation-synthesis theory suggests that dreams a. are the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity. b. provide a rest period for overworked brains. c. serve as a safety valve for unfulfilled desires. d. reflect the dreamer's level of cognitive development.
Which of the following statements is true according to activation-synthesis theory? Group of answer choices Dreams result from the brain's attempts to find logic in random brain activity that occurs during sleep. Dreaming occurs when the thalamus synthesizes neural signals generated from activity in the lower part of the brain. It proposes that one can understand dreaming by applying the same cognitive concepts used in studying the waking mind. It rests on the idea that dreams are essentially subconscious cognitive processing.
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