Which of the following statements is true of the cognitive theory of dreaming?

A. In cognitive theory, there is an essential search for the hidden, symbolic content of dreams.
B. According to the theory, very unusual aspects of dreams-such as odd activities, strange images, and sudden scene shifts -cannot be understood.
C. The theory rests on the idea that dreams are essentially conscious cognitive processing.
D. Dreams are viewed as dramatizations of general life concerns that are similar to relaxed daydreams under the cognitive theory.


Answer: D

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