Theory of Dreams

Definition

The theory of dreams refers to various psychological perspectives and explanations for why we dream, such as Freud's psychoanalytic theory, activation-synthesis theory, or cognitive theories.

Related terms

Activation-Synthesis Theory: The activation-synthesis theory suggests that dreams are a result of random neural activity in the brain, which is then interpreted and synthesized by our minds.

Cognitive Theories:

Cognitive theories propose that dreams serve a purpose in organizing and processing information from our daily experiences.

REM Sleep:

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is the stage of sleep associated with vivid dreaming and high brain activity.