#9.5 Dreams

N/REM

when does dreaming occur?

nightmares

bad dreams that occur during REM

night terrors

bad dreams that occur during the deepest stage of NREM

REM

which stage do dreams occur where the dreams are more intense and emotional

self-report

in researches, dreams are reported in what way?

activation-synthesis

HYPOTHESIS:

Dreams result from the cortex trying to make sense of random brain signals

activation-synthesis

HYPOTHESIS:

Spontaneous activity in the Pons activates sensory and emotional areas

activation-synthesis

HYPOTHESIS:

cortex synthesizes a story to interpret this random input

neurocognitive

HYPOTHESIS:

Dreams are simply thinking that occurs under unusual conditions

neurocognitive

HYPOTHESIS:

Characterized by low sensory input, high activity in emotional areas, and a lack of volition

volition

meaning planning and executive control