Theory
Which theory states that there is no meaning associated with dreams?
Activation-Synthesis Theory
About 2 hours
What is the latent meaning of dreams?
Which theory states that dreams are a defence mechanism our brains put in place to help prepare us for scary events?
Threat simulation theory
How many minutes after we fall asleep until we are in the REM phase of sleep?
90 minutes
What is the manifest meaning of dreams?
What we remember: the bizarre, often inexplicable content of the dream.
Which theory states that the prime function of dreams is to discharge emotional arousals that haven't been expressed throughout the day?
Expectation fulfillment theory
Do we dream in other phases of sleep other than the REM phase?
Yes
What is the psychodynamic approach to dreaming?
Which phase of sleep do dreams typically occur in?
REM Phase
Are most dreams remembered?
No