Asked by Avery Randall on May 12, 2024

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A criticism of activation-synthesis theory is that

A) neural activity begins with the brain.
B) dreams are random.
C) life experiences stimulate and shape dreaming more than the theory acknowledges.
D) dreams are caused by neurotransmitter levels.

Activation-Synthesis Theory

Theory that dreaming occurs when the cerebral cortex synthesizes neural signals generated from activity in the lower part of the brain and that dreams result from the brain’s attempts to find logic in random brain activity that occurs during sleep.

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes that occur within neurons, allowing them to communicate with each other.

  • Describe theories related to dreaming and how they relate to psychological and brain functions.
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Tayana NormanMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The activation-synthesis theory suggests that dreams are a result of random neural activity, but some critics argue that life experiences and external stimuli may play a larger role in shaping dreams than the theory acknowledges.