According to the Activation-Synthesis Model of Dreaming

question 462

Multiple Choice

According to the activation-synthesis model of dreaming:

• A) dreams are completely meaningless.
• B) the imagery in dreams is highly symbolic of repressed urges, wishes, and desires.
• C) dreams are meaningful insofar as they reflect how the dreamer imposes personal meaning on the images generated by his or her brain.
• D) dream images of sticks, swords, brooms, and other elongated objects are phallic symbols that represent the penis.

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