The activation-synthesis theory of dreaming states that:
a. the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts.
b. there is no purpose to dreaming; dreams occur because of random brainstem signals.
c. the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems.
d. dreaming is a byproduct of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections.
Answer: b
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