The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that _______________
a) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts
b) dreams are merely another kind of thinking that results from random brain stem signals
c) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems
d) dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections
ANS: B
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