ACTIVATION SYNTHESIS THEORY OF DREAMING
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What is the theory focused on
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Where are the pons located
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What do the pons do
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What are pons
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What does the limbic system do
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What role do neurons have in REM sleep
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Explain the Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming
Random brain activity stimulates the cerebral cortex and it tries to give meaning to the activity
The effort creates dreams
The effort creates dreams
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What are the criticisms
Reductionist
People with damaged brainstems can still dream
Reoccurring Dreams
People with damaged brainstems can still dream
Reoccurring Dreams
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Explain **(criticism)**: **Reductionist**
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Explain **(criticism)**: **“People with damaged brainstems can still dream”**
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Explain **(criticism)**: **Reoccurring dreams**
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