The Positive Side of Bad Dreams
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What is the primary function of nightmares, according to the text?

  • To provide entertainment through bizarre and unsettling dream narratives
  • To cause sleep disturbances and insomnia
  • To process and distance oneself from real-life fears and anxieties (correct)
  • To reflect repressed desires and subconscious impulses

    • Which of the following best describes how nightmares represent our fears, according to the passage?

  • Nightmares are manifestations of suppressed childhood memories
  • Nightmares directly replay traumatic events from one's past
  • Nightmares are random, meaningless collections of bizarre imagery
  • Nightmares are symbolic representations of abstract fears and concerns (correct)

    • According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about nightmares?

  • They should be avoided as they are harmful to mental health (correct)
  • They are the brain's way of processing real-world anxieties
  • They are influenced by the things that concern us during waking hours
  • They are a natural part of the sleep process

    • What is the tone of the passage regarding nightmares?

    <p>Empathetic and reassuring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

    <p>Individuals with higher levels of stress and anxiety are more prone to nightmares</p> Signup and view all the answers

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