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What is the main advantage of letting the unconscious mind work on a problem?
What is the main advantage of letting the unconscious mind work on a problem?
- It reduces the occurrence of nightmares
- It helps us to think more logically
- It adds to and develops what we've already done while awake (correct)
- It helps us to remember our dreams more clearly
According to Delphi Ellis, what do recurring nightmares often indicate in adults?
According to Delphi Ellis, what do recurring nightmares often indicate in adults?
- A fear of being chased by a monster
- A busy and stressful lifestyle
- A lack of sleep
- Difficult issues from the past (correct)
What happens when we ignore our dreams, especially the unpleasant ones?
What happens when we ignore our dreams, especially the unpleasant ones?
- We start to remember our dreams more clearly
- The message from our unconscious mind becomes louder (correct)
- We start to have more pleasant dreams
- Our unconscious mind starts to ignore them too
What percentage of college students in Barrett's study solved a problem using dreaming as a strategy?
What percentage of college students in Barrett's study solved a problem using dreaming as a strategy?
What is the main reason why our waking, logical way of thinking may not be effective in solving a problem?
What is the main reason why our waking, logical way of thinking may not be effective in solving a problem?
Why are nightmares a common experience for many people, especially as they get older?
Why are nightmares a common experience for many people, especially as they get older?
What percentage of our mind is estimated to be unconscious?
What percentage of our mind is estimated to be unconscious?
What is the purpose of placing an object or photo on your bedside table?
What is the purpose of placing an object or photo on your bedside table?
What does Deirdre Barrett recommend doing when you wake up?
What does Deirdre Barrett recommend doing when you wake up?
What is the estimated ratio of our unconscious to conscious mind?
What is the estimated ratio of our unconscious to conscious mind?
What is a benefit of learning to control your dreams?
What is a benefit of learning to control your dreams?
What is Deirdre Barrett's profession?
What is Deirdre Barrett's profession?
