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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