The Activation-Synthesis Theory Proposes That

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Multiple Choice

The activation-synthesis theory proposes that:

• A)cortex tries to make sense of random neural activity by creating dream narratives.
• B)cortex is active during dreaming and triggers activity in other brain structures.
• C)the activity in the pons constructs or synthesizes dream narratives.
• D)dreams are active attempts to synthesize solutions to problems.

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