The night before the Psych 100 midterm,Mehmet had a dream where he saw himself being chased by his Psych 100 instructor.He believes that this was some random byproduct of his REM sleep.Mehmet probably believes in the ____ theory of dreams.

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The activation-synthesis theory suggests that dreams are a result of random neural activity in the brainstem and cortex, which is then synthesized into a story or narrative by the brain. Thus, Mehmet's dream of being chased by his instructor is a random byproduct of his brain's neural activity during REM sleep. Choice A, wish fulfillment theory, suggests that dreams are a way to fulfill desires or wishes that cannot be fulfilled in waking life. Choice C, state theory, suggests that dreaming is a unique state of consciousness that serves a specific purpose. Choice D, dissociation theory, suggests that hypnosis involves a dissociation between different levels of consciousness.

The Night Before the Psych 100 Midterm,Mehmet Had a Dream