According to Activation-Synthesis Theory, Dreams

question 37

Multiple Choice

According to activation-synthesis theory, dreams

• A) reflect the brain's efforts to make sense out of neural activity that occurs during sleep.
• B) offer a unique opportunity for problem solving.
• C) are the key to the human unconscious.
• D) are often, though not always, a sign of mental illness.

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External influences that affect individuals' behavior, perceptions, and responses in various contexts.

Freeloaders

Individuals who take advantage of others' efforts or resources without giving anything in return, often in a group or community setting.

Selectivity Of Person Perception

The process by which individuals selectively interpret what they see in others based on their own interests, background, experience, and attitudes.

Self-Serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute one's successes to personal factors while attributing failures to external factors.