The Activation-Synthesis Theory Best Helps to Explain Why

question 11

Multiple Choice

The activation-synthesis theory best helps to explain why

• A) most dreams are realistic portrayals of pleasant life events.
• B) people often experience sudden visual images during REM sleep.
• C) dreams typically express unacceptable feelings in a symbolically disguised form.
• D) individuals with sleep apnea are unable to recall any of their dreams.

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