The Threat Simulation Hypothesis of Dreaming Proposes That Dreaming

question 144

Multiple Choice

 The threat simulation hypothesis of dreaming proposes that dreaming

• A) is the brain's way to make sense out of the autonomic arousal that occurs during REM.
• B) allows us to discard unnecessary information.
• C) allows animals to process the day's events during sleep instead of during times when they need to feed and watch for predators.
• D) provides us with a way to "practice" dealing with dangerous situations.

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