Number 1 Flashcards
Activation-synthesis theory
Dreams are meaningless- neurons randomly activate from brainstem, sends signals to other parts of the brain, attempts to interprete
Psychoanalytic dream theory
Dreams have meanings, storyline= manifest content , symbols that offer insight= latent content
Low dream recallers
People who recall fewer dreams tend to wake up slower and experience more electrical shifts of activity
High dream recallers
People who recall there dream wake up easily
Lucid dreams
Realising your dreaming but do not wake up you also also recall your dream
NREM
N- non
R- rapid
E- eye
M- movement
Problem solving dream theory
Dreams have purpose and solve problems , deeper meaning but not as deeply hidden
Manifest dream content
The storyline of a dream
Night terrors
A sleep disruption that is far more traumatic presentation than nightmares
REM
Rapid eye movement, stage of sleep, most dreams occur here
Latent dream content
Hidden meaning of a dream
Daydreams
A normal state of conscious, paying attention to out thoughtsand ignoring the outside world
Nightmare
A frightening or unpleasant dream