The activation-synthesis model proposed by J.Allan Hobson and Robert McCarley is most useful as an explanation of the processes underlying hypnosis.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The activation-synthesis model is a theory of the neural basis of dreaming, not hypnosis. It suggests that the random firing of neurons during the REM stage of sleep causes the brain to create a narrative to explain the sensory experiences, which results in dreaming.

The Activation-Synthesis Model Proposed by J