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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In a given culture, certain periods of its history are dominated by a general set of beliefs and attitudes known as a
A) zeitgeist. B) metaperspective. C) parsimony. D) gestalt.
Which of the following is true of gestalts?
a. Gestalts are the simplest level of perception. b. Gestalts have well-defined neurological correlates. c. Gestalts are everywhere. d. Although there are perceptual gestalts, no cognitive gestalts have yet been found.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released in response to
A. osmotic thirst only. B. hypovolemic thirst only. C. either osmotic or hypovolemic thirst. D. release of renin.
Barry and colleagues' (1957) study of 110 traditional cultures and more recent analyses of gender socialization in traditional cultures found that boys were socialized to develop __________.
A. interdependence and a strong sense of community B. nurturance and compliance C. independence and toughness D. warmth and gentleness