The threat simulation hypothesis of dreaming proposes that dreaming

A. is the brain's way to make sense out of the autonomic arousal that occurs during REM.
B. allows us to discard unnecessary information.
C. allows animals to process the day's events during sleep instead of during times when they need to feed and watch for predators.
D. provides us with a way to "practice" dealing with dangerous situations.


Answer: D

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