A Weakness of the Activation-Synthesis Theory of Dreaming Is That

question 188

Multiple Choice

A weakness of the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming is that:

• A) there is no reliable way to determine latent meanings.
• B) some theorists are skeptical about the ability to resolve problems during sleep.
• C) the theory doesn't explain non-REM dreams.
• D) the theory says more about REM sleep than about dreaming.

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Definitions:

Extended Gaze

A prolonged look or stare, often used in psychological research to study attachment, social cues, and interpersonal attraction.

Source Amnesia

Source amnesia is the inability to remember where, when, or how previously learned information has been acquired, while retaining the factual knowledge.

False Memory

A psychological phenomenon where an individual recalls something that did not happen or recalls it differently from the way it actually happened.

Source Amnesia

Source amnesia is the inability to remember where, when, or how previously learned information was acquired, while retaining the factual knowledge.