Describe the Activation-Synthesis Theory of Dreaming

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Essay

Describe the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming.

Understand the significance of unconscious mental processes and defense mechanisms.

Comprehend the role of childhood experiences in shaping adult personality and behavior.

Identify key contributions and limitations of Freudian theories in current psychological research.

Appreciate the evolution of psychoanalytic theory through the influence of neo-Freudians.

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Definitions:

Positive Or Negative

Terms used to describe the valence of various phenomena, including emotions, charges in physics, or results in testing.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's physiological response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Fight-Or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Catharsis

A psychological concept where expressing or releasing strong emotions leads to relief or emotional cleansing.