The Activation-Synthesis Theory Proposes That

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Multiple Choice

The activation-synthesis theory proposes that:

• A) the cortex tries to make sense of random neural activity by creating dream narratives.
• B) the cortex is inactive during dreaming, so dreaming is completely controlled by the brainstem.
• 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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Achene

A simple, dry fruit with one seed in which the fruit wall is separate from the seed coat (e.g., sunflower fruit).

Seed Coat Fused

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Large

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Capsules

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