The neurocognitive theory of dreaming proposes that:
a. dreaming creates complex thoughts that we become aware of upon awakening.
b. dreaming involves activation of higher brain centers that show similar patterns seen during mind wandering.
c. the symbols in our dreams represent unconscious urges related to sex and aggression.
d. we cannot solve complex problems until we have dreamed about them.
Answer: B
Rationale: : Dreaming is not a completely random byproduct of brainstem activity.
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