The Activation-Synthesis Theory of Dreaming Suggests That ____

question 36

Multiple Choice

 The activation-synthesis theory of dreaming suggests that ____. 

• A)dreaming designed to cope with stresses and concerns in the individual
• B)dreams are a reflection of a person's deep unconscious concerns
• C)dreams have absolutely no meaning
• D)dreams represent the brain's attempt to create meaning from random neural impulses

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Definitions:

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

A condition characterized by sudden, severe shortness of breath at night, often waking the person from sleep, commonly associated with heart failure.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the norm for an individual's age, resting at over 100 beats per minute.

Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying down and is typically relieved by sitting or standing up, often associated with heart failure.

Hypoxia

A condition in which the body or a part of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level.