Although the activation-synthesis model emphasizes the role of the brain stem for initiating dreaming, dreaming can be eliminated entirely if the __________ is damaged.

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Damage to the forebrain, specifically the prefrontal cortex, has been shown to eliminate or greatly reduce dreaming. This area of the brain is important for consciousness and cognitive processing, which may play a role in the formation of dreams.

Although the Activation-Synthesis Model Emphasizes the Role of the Brain