The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that
A)the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes,thoughts,and conflicts.
B)dreams occur because of random brainstem signals and cortical activity trying to make sense of the signals.
C)dreaming is a by-product of waste removal and restoration in the brain.
D)dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections.

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The activation-synthesis hypothesis suggests that dreams occur because of random signals from the brainstem and cortical activity, which the brain attempts to make sense of by weaving them into a narrative. This theory suggests that the content of dreams has no real meaning, but is simply the brain's attempt to create a story out of these random signals.

The Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis of Dreaming States That