The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that ________.
A) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts
B) dreams are merely another kind of thinking; dreams occur because of random brain stem signals
C) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems
D) dreaming is a byproduct of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections

Question

The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that ________.
A) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts 
B) dreams are merely another kind of thinking; dreams occur because of random brain stem signals 
C) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems
D) dreaming is a byproduct of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections

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The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming suggests that dreams are the result of random signals from the brainstem activating the higher cortical areas of the brain. Therefore, dreams are seen as just another kind of thinking, rather than serving a specific purpose like expressing unconscious wishes or resolving problems.

The Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis of Dreaming States That ________