In order to "catch a dream," upon awakening, one should
A) sit up and begin writing immediately since dreams disappear quickly.
B) sit up and begin talking into a tape recorder immediately since this is faster than writing.
C) lie still and review the dream images with your eyes closed.
D) do none of these since dream analysis requires a therapist who can perform hypnosis.

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Lying still and reviewing the dream images with your eyes closed allows for better recall and retention of the dream, which is important for analyzing and understanding it. Writing or talking immediately may cause some details to be forgotten or lost, and therapy or hypnosis is not always necessary for dream analysis.

In Order to "Catch a Dream," Upon Awakening, One Should