The Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis of Dreaming Emphasizes

question 479

Multiple Choice

The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming emphasizes

• A)internal conflicts and unconscious forces.
• B)how random activity in lower brain centers results in the manufacture of relatively bizarre dreams by higher brain centers.
• C)that dreams reflect everyday waking thoughts and emotions.
• D)that there is a detached part of the dreamer's awareness that silently observes events.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The measure of how quickly the general pricing for products and services advances, decreasing monetary purchasing power.

Unemployment Rate

The ratio of individuals without employment, yet are actively pursuing job opportunities in the labor force.

Disinflation

A decrease in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which prices for goods and services increase over time.

Phillips Curve

An economic concept that illustrates an inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate in the short run.