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What belief about dreams was held by ancient Egyptians?
What belief about dreams was held by ancient Egyptians?
- Dreams were purely fiction.
- Dreams indicated psychological health.
- Dreams could predict the future. (correct)
- Dreams had no significance.
What does the concept of dream symbols suggest?
What does the concept of dream symbols suggest?
- Dreams are random neuronal activity.
- Everything in a dream serves as a symbol for another idea. (correct)
- Symbols have no relation to real life.
- Dreams cannot be interpreted.
Which physiological changes occur during REM sleep, according to recent studies?
Which physiological changes occur during REM sleep, according to recent studies?
- Heart rate slows down significantly.
- Eye movement becomes rapid horizontally. (correct)
- Brain activity stops completely.
- Body temperature drops dramatically.
How do scientists view the relation between dreams and emotional health?
How do scientists view the relation between dreams and emotional health?
What happens if a person is consistently awakened during REM sleep?
What happens if a person is consistently awakened during REM sleep?
What does contemporary scientific thought reject about dream interpretation?
What does contemporary scientific thought reject about dream interpretation?
What was first observed and studied in the late 1950s in relation to dreams?
What was first observed and studied in the late 1950s in relation to dreams?
What is the main idea behind dream books that describe dream meanings?
What is the main idea behind dream books that describe dream meanings?
What aspect of dreams remains largely ununderstood by scientists today?
What aspect of dreams remains largely ununderstood by scientists today?
How might dreams benefit individuals emotionally?
How might dreams benefit individuals emotionally?
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Study Notes
Dreams & History
- Dreams have been a source of fascination since ancient times.
- Ancient Egyptians believed dreams could foretell future events.
- Dreams as predictors of future events were also mentioned in the Bible.
- An older belief associated dreams with the soul leaving the body during sleep and experiencing events in another world.
- In the 1800s, dream books were created that assigned meanings to dream symbols and interpretations to predict good or bad luck and future events.
Modern Views of Dreams
- Scientists have rejected the symbolic interpretation of dreams.
- Many scientists believe dreams reflect real experiences in some way.
- Dreams may be related to how individuals feel about themselves and their lives.
- Some scientists suggest dreams allow for expression of feelings that are suppressed when awake.
- The rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep was first observed and studied in the late 1950s.
Physiological Aspects of Dreams
- Rapid eye movements, increased heart rate, and other signs of body activity occur during REM sleep.
- Dreams may be necessary for emotional well-being, allowing for safe expression of strong or unpleasant feelings that are difficult to confront when awake.
- Deprivation of REM sleep leads to feelings of frustration, restlessness, and anger.
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