4 dream theories 1.freud’s theory of dreams 2.activation-synthesis theory 3.information-processing...
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4 Dream Theories
1. Freud’s Theory of Dreams2. Activation-Synthesis Theory3. Information-Processing Theory4. Neural Housekeeping Theory
1. Freud’s Theory of Dreams• Dreams reflect a person’s
unconscious wishes & urges
• People dream in symbols• Able to express
unconscious wishes we find unacceptable in real life
• Manifest Content (storyline/plot)
• Latent Content (hidden/disguised meaning)
2. Activation-Synthesis Theory
• Our Cerebral Cortex is trying to interpret random electrical activity we have while sleeping.
• Side-effects of neurons firing
• Why dreams make no sense
• Biological theory
3. Information-Processing Theory
• “Problem-Solving”• Way to deal with
everyday life• Rehearse stressful
situations• Tend to dream more
when we are stressed
4. Neural Housekeeping Theory
• Brain eliminating or strengthening neural connections.
• Cleaning up brain files