What is the purpose of dreaming, according to the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following key points::
• The activation-synthesis theory of dreaming says that cortex tries to interpret spontaneous, random activity of the brainstem during dreams.
• This spontaneous activity originates in the pons.
• According to this view, the signals originating in the pons have no psychological meaning in themselves,
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The tendency of children to develop a mental pattern for being male or female in much the same way they develop other concepts, such as "dog," "bird," and "big," can best be explained by __________
a) Freudian psychoanalysis. b) Piaget's theory of development. c) gender schema theory. d) social learning theory.
Steven always responds to people with warmth and affection. He listens to people and cares what happens to others. He is task-oriented, and will not miss work even if he is ill. This description of Steven is his:
a) standard of behavior b) personality c) maladaptive way of dealing with people d) style of interaction