Chapter 4.7-4.8

Question 1

Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams

Answer 1

dreams are a form of wish fulfillment for the subconscious

Question 2

Manifest Content

Answer 2

the actual content of the dream, “storyline”

Question 3

Latent Meaning

Answer 3

expressed in symbols, the actual meaning of the dream

Question 4

Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis

Answer 4

Hobson, dreams are synthesized thoughts by the higher center of the cortex to explain the activation of the brain stem of cortical cells during REM sleep (the Pons)

Question 5

Activation-Information-Mode Model (AIM)

Answer 5

Hobson reworked his theory, information addressed during waking hours can influence the synthesis of dreams

Question 6

Cognitive Theory of Dreaming

Answer 6

Hall, dreaming is merely thinking during sleep and reflects everyday life

Question 7

Dreaming analysis takeaways

Answer 7

• Men are more likely to dream about other men, action and sex
• Women are more likely to dream about sexes equally and more focused on personal relationships
• Dreams reflect cultural norms and focuses