The Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis of Dreaming States That

question 89

Multiple Choice

The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that

• A) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts.
• B) there is no purpose to dreaming, dreams occur because of random brainstem signals.
• C) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems.
• D) dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections.

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Definitions:

Influence

The capacity to affect the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Attrition

The process of reducing the workforce through voluntary or involuntary departures, not including layoffs due to external factors.

Signs Persuasion

A technique or process of influencing individuals' attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors through the use of symbols, words, or signals.

Symbols Power

The influence and authority derived from the use or interpretation of symbols, often within a cultural, social, or organizational context.