The Theory That Currently Seems to Be the Leading Contender

question 114

Multiple Choice

The theory that currently seems to be the leading contender in explaining dreaming is the:

• A) Freudian theory of dreaming.
• B) problem-solving approach to dreaming.
• C) cognitive approach to dreaming.
• D) activation-synthesis theory of dreaming.

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Definitions:

Aversive Events

Incidents or stimuli that are unpleasant or noxious, leading to avoidance behavior.

Fixed-interval

Refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Fixed-ratio

A method of reinforcement where only after a certain number of responses are completed is a reward provided.

Operant Conditioning

A strategy in behavioral training where the intensity of actions is adjusted through the provision of rewards or the imposition of consequences.