Question 1

The overall emotional tone or underlying mood of a dream is a major clue to its meaning,according to
A) Ernest Hartmann.
B) Fritz Perls.
C) Sigmund Freud.
D) Stephen LaBerge.

Accepted Answer

Ernest Hartmann, a leading dream researcher, emphasized the importance of paying attention to the emotional tone of a dream as it can reveal important insights into its meaning.

Question 2

After Perry told his dream to his therapist,his therapist asked,"Did you find the dream comical,threatening,joyous,or depressing? Were you lonely,jealous,frightened,or angry?" Perry's therapist is using whose technique for interpreting dreams?
A) Sigmund Freud's
B) Stephen LaBerge's
C) Fritz Perls'
D) Ernest Hartmann's

Accepted Answer

The answer of After Perry told his dream to his...

Question 3

Dr.Otto Loewi,a winner of a Nobel prize,dreamed the same dream three nights in a row regarding his research.On the third night,he
A) scribbled down on a pad what he had dreamed.
B) went straight to his laboratory and performed the crucial experiment.
C) rejected the experiment in the dream and was able to eventually solve the problem through waking fantasy.
D) used Freud's techniques involving symbolization to forecast the completion of his research and his own death one year later.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Otto Loewi,a winner of a Nobel prize,dreamed...

Question 4

In order to conclude or carry a dream on to a more meaningful ending,a person may use an interesting dream exercise
A) called secondary displacement.
B) involving the sublimation of dream imagery.
C) in which one continues the dream as a waking fantasy.
D) in which one dissects the dream and reconstitutes it in as many different forms as possible.

Accepted Answer

Continuing the dream as a waking fantasy can allow the dreamer to actively participate in shaping the dream and creating a more meaningful outcome. This technique can also assist in integrating the emotions and symbolism from the dream into the waking life. Secondary displacement and sublimation of dream imagery are not specific exercises for concluding a dream, and dissecting the dream may not necessarily lead to a more meaningful ending.

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to aid in dream interpretation?
A) Watch for verbal or visual puns and other playful elements in dreams.
B) It is important to describe your dream so that you can relive some of the feelings in the dream.
C) Avoid discussing your dreams with family members or friends since they may add interpretations that will confuse your more personal analysis.
D) Remember that each dream has several possible meanings or levels of meaning with no fixed way to interpret it.

Accepted Answer

Discussing dreams with others, especially family or friends, can be helpful in gaining different perspectives and insights. They may offer interpretations that you had not considered and bring attention to aspects of the dream that you may have overlooked. However, it is important to remember to take their interpretations with a grain of salt and continue to do your own personal analysis.

Question 6

One reason for dreams producing more creative solutions to problems is because which of the following occurs?
A) Your expectations set up a self-fulfilling prophecy that will occur while dreaming.
B) Brain waves remain more stable during dreaming than when one is awake.
C) Your inhibitions are reduced during dreaming.
D) Stimlus generalizations are more likely to occur when you are dreaming.

Accepted Answer

During dreaming, the prefrontal cortex (which controls inhibitions) is less active, allowing for more free-flowing thoughts and ideas. This can lead to more creative problem-solving.

Question 7

A procedure outlined in your textbook for using dreams in problem-solving involves which of the following?
A) Use stimulus control and sleep restriction to tap into creativity during dreaming.
B) Use prescription medication to increase your likelihood of dreaming.
C) Concentrate on the problem just before going to bed and then use dream catching techniques.
D) Increase your time spent in sleep, thus directly increasing the time for dreams to occur.

Accepted Answer

The procedure outlined in the textbook involves concentrating on the problem just before going to bed and then using dream catching techniques. This involves focusing on the problem and then using techniques such as writing down your dreams in the morning and analyzing them for potential solutions. The other options (A, B, and D) are not part of the procedure outlined in the textbook.

Question 8

If you were to follow Ernest Hartmann's approach to understanding your dreams,you would focus on
A) how the dream processes of displacement and condensation are being utilized.
B) the characters, their actions, and the setting of the dream.
C) the unusual dream elements and the underlying emotion of the dream.
D) the elements of a dream which replay a day's events in a person's life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you were to follow Ernest Hartmann's...

Question 9

Marty dreams about a strange man standing behind a door.To interpret his dream,Marty speaks aloud to the man,then answers for him,and even speaks for the door,saying "I am a barrier.I keep you safe,but I also keep you locked inside.The stranger has something to tell you.You must risk opening me to learn it." Mary is using the dream analysis technique of
A) Ernest Hartmann.
B) Fritz Perls.
C) Sigmund Freud.
D) Stephen LaBerge.

Accepted Answer

Fritz Perls developed the Gestalt dream analysis technique, which involves the dreamer experiencing and exploring different aspects of the dream through dialogue and role-playing. In this case, Marty is speaking aloud to the man and the door, using role-playing to gain insight into his dream.

Question 10

Which dream theorist believed that most dreams are special messages about what's missing in our lives,what we avoid doing,or feelings that need to be "re-owned"?
A) Ernest Hartmann
B) Stephen LaBerge
C) Otto Loewi
D) Fritz Perls

Accepted Answer

Fritz Perls, the founder of Gestalt therapy, believed that most dreams are special messages about what's missing in our lives, what we avoid doing, or feelings that need to be "re-owned". This perspective suggests that dreams provide an opportunity for introspection and personal growth.

Question 11

Reviewing and thinking about a problem before you go to sleep
A) is of little value in problem-solving.
B) helps only imaginative people to solve problems.
C) is a way to tap the creativity of dreams.
D) is a guaranteed way to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

Reviewing and thinking about a problem before going to sleep can activate the subconscious mind and stimulate creative problem-solving during dreams. This can lead to unique solutions that might not have been thought of consciously. However, it is not a guaranteed solution, nor is it limited to only imaginative people.

Question 12

Regarding the use of your dreams,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Nightmare sufferers can use imagery rehearsal to modify their nightmares.
B) Using dreams is only helpful for imaginative people in solving problems.
C) History is full of cases where dreams have been a pathway to creativity and discovery.
D) If you "set" yourself (intently visualizing and thinking about a problem you wish to solve) before going to bed, you will improve your chances of solving the problem.

Accepted Answer

Using dreams is not limited to only imaginative people. Anyone can use their dreams as a tool for problem solving, creativity, and self-discovery.

Question 13

Which dream theorist suggests that dreams arise as our brains seek to make creative connections and that one should ignore the elements of a dream which merely replay a day's events and focus instead on the unusual dream elements?
A) Ernest Hartmann
B) Fritz Perls
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Stephen LaBerge

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which dream theorist suggests that dreams arise...

Question 14

Which of the following was the originator of Gestalt therapy and encouraged people to speak to the characters in their dreams to better understand the dream content?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Ernest Hartmann
C) Stephen LaBerge
D) Fritz Perls

Accepted Answer

Fritz Perls was the originator of Gestalt therapy and he encouraged people to speak to the characters in their dreams to better understand the dream content. Sigmund Freud created psychoanalysis, Ernest Hartmann proposed the theory of personality and sleep, and Stephen LaBerge is known for his research on lucid dreaming.

Question 15

The fresher a dream memory is,the more useful it is likely to be.Nevertheless,the dreamer upon awakening often adds details that make the dream more logical and complete.According to Freud,this dream process is known as
A) displacement.
B) secondary elaboration.
C) condensation.
D) symbolization.

Accepted Answer

Secondary elaboration is the process by which the dreamer adds details to a dream upon awakening, in order to make it more logical and complete.

Question 16

According to your textbook,which of the following is NOT one of the questions that was suggested to ask yourself in probing a dream?
A) Were there humans, animals, or mythical characters in your dreams?
B) Was there striving in the dream and was it successful or not?
C) What were the physical surroundings like and were any physical objects present?
D) How long did the dream seem like it lasted?

Accepted Answer

The question "How long did the dream seem like it lasted?" is not one of the suggested questions to ask yourself in probing a dream, according to the textbook.

Question 17

Eric is telling his dream to his therapist and describes walking through a forest with bats flying overhead and the moon over his shoulder.Eric's therapist encourages him to speak aloud as each character in his story,the moon,the bats,and the trees.Eric's therapist is using the dream analysis technique of
A) Ernest Hartmann.
B) Fritz Perls.
C) Sigmund Freud.
D) Stephen LaBerge.

Accepted Answer

Eric's therapist is using the dream analysis technique of Fritz Perls, which involves having the dreamer imagine and speak as each character in the dream, known as "the empty chair" technique.

Question 18

To modify their own nightmares,nightmare sufferers can use
A) secondary displacement.
B) imagery rehearsal.
C) dream condensation.
D) dream sublimation.

Accepted Answer

Imagery rehearsal is a technique that can be used to modify nightmares by allowing the individual to mentally rehearse a new, less distressing version of the nightmare. This technique has been shown to be effective in reducing nightmares in both adults and children. Secondary displacement, dream condensation, and dream sublimation are not techniques commonly used to modify nightmares.

Question 19

Perls believed that dreams are best interpreted as
A) symbolic wishes.
B) a rehash of the occurrences of the day.
C) a message about what is missing in our lives.
D) random brain activity with little meaning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Perls believed that dreams are best interpreted...

Question 20

According to Ernest Hartmann,the major clue to the meaning of a dream lies in the
A) familiarity of the dream characters.
B) emotional tone of the dream.
C) setting of the dream.
D) actions of the dream characters.

Accepted Answer

According to Ernest Hartmann, the major clue to the meaning of a dream lies in the emotional tone of the dream. This means that the feelings and emotions experienced in the dream can provide insight into what the dream is trying to convey.

Quiz 5: C: States of Consciousness

The overall emotional tone or underlying mood of a dream is a major clue to its meaning,according to

After Perry told his dream to his therapist,his therapist asked,"Did you find the dream comical,threatening,joyous,or depressing? Were you lonely,jealous,frightened,or angry?" Perry's therapist is using whose technique for interpreting dreams?

Dr.Otto Loewi,a winner of a Nobel prize,dreamed the same dream three nights in a row regarding his research.On the third night,he

In order to conclude or carry a dream on to a more meaningful ending,a person may use an interesting dream exercise

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to aid in dream interpretation?

One reason for dreams producing more creative solutions to problems is because which of the following occurs?

A procedure outlined in your textbook for using dreams in problem-solving involves which of the following?

If you were to follow Ernest Hartmann's approach to understanding your dreams,you would focus on

Which dream theorist believed that most dreams are special messages about what's missing in our lives,what we avoid doing,or feelings that need to be "re-owned"?

Reviewing and thinking about a problem before you go to sleep

Regarding the use of your dreams,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which dream theorist suggests that dreams arise as our brains seek to make creative connections and that one should ignore the elements of a dream which merely replay a day's events and focus instead on the unusual dream elements?

Which of the following was the originator of Gestalt therapy and encouraged people to speak to the characters in their dreams to better understand the dream content?

The fresher a dream memory is,the more useful it is likely to be.Nevertheless,the dreamer upon awakening often adds details that make the dream more logical and complete.According to Freud,this dream process is known as

According to your textbook,which of the following is NOT one of the questions that was suggested to ask yourself in probing a dream?

To modify their own nightmares,nightmare sufferers can use

Perls believed that dreams are best interpreted as

According to Ernest Hartmann,the major clue to the meaning of a dream lies in the