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PSY2012 Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding (5th edition)
Circadian rhythm
Latin for about a day, the cyclical changes to our biological processes that occur on a 24-hour basis.
Imagery rehearsal therapy
Combating nightmares by rehearsing a new, more positive dream at different times during the day.
Adjustive value
The significance or importance of a stimulus in influencing behavior, often related to motivation and emotional responses. (Enhances positive emotional reactions and minimizes negative ones)
Freud’s dream protection theory
The idea that dreams serve to protect the dreamer from anxiety and distress by disguising threatening thoughts and feelings.
Activation-synthesis theory
The theory that dreams are the result of the brain's attempts to make sense of random neural activity during sleep, leading to the synthesis of a narrative. (Hobson & McCarley)
Augmented construction theory
A theory that suggests dreams are constructed from the individual's experiences and emotions, providing a means of processing and integrating these elements into a coherent narrative.
Neurocognitive theory
A theory that posits dreams are a reflection of the dreamer's cognitive abilities and emotional experiences, integrating elements from their waking life into the dream narrative. (Advance with aging)
Cataplexy
A sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotions, often associated with narcolepsy.
Narcolepsy
A sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks, often accompanied by cataplexy.
Latent content
The hidden psychological meaning behind the dream's manifest content, often revealing repressed desires and thoughts. (Freud)
jamais vu
The phenomenon of experiencing a situation that one recognizes but feels unfamiliar or strange.
deja vu
The sensation of having already experienced a present situation, often accompanied by a feeling of familiarity.
Induction method
Used by hypnotists to increase people’s suggestibility (shock, closing eyes, and focusing attention).
Forebrain
Plays an important role in our ability to dream and sleep cycle.
