According to the activation-synthesis theory:
A) dreams reflect unconscious desires and anxieties
B) dreams are a continuation of our waking thoughts
C) there is no reason to interpret dreams
D) it is necessary to dream for our psychological well-being

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The activation-synthesis theory suggests that dreams are the result of the brain trying to make sense of random neural activity during sleep, implying there is no inherent meaning or reason to interpret dreams as they do not reflect unconscious desires, waking thoughts, or a necessity for psychological well-being.

According to the Activation-Synthesis Theory