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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates4 marks

The activation-synthesis theory provides a framework for understanding various dream experiences.

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Understanding Dreams

This theory suggests that dreams are not necessarily meaningful but are constructed from random neural signals. It can be applied to analyze different types of dreams, including nightmares and lucid dreams.

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    Explain how the activation-synthesis theory can be applied to analyze nightmares.

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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

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Activation-Synthesis Theory

According to this theory, the brain synthesizes random signals during REM sleep to create dreams. This process may lead to dreams that are bizarre or nonsensical, as the brain attempts to make sense of the random activity.

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    Define the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming.

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