According to the activation-synthesis theory, dreaming is

A) a manifestation of a person's unconscious thought and motives.
B) your brain's attempt to prevent or decrease PGO waves.
C) a time of memory consolidation and removal.
D) your brain's effort to make sense of spontaneous sensory activity.

Activation-synthesis Theory

A theory in neuroscience that dreams are created by the higher centers of the cortex to interpret random signals from the brainstem during REM sleep.

Sensory Activity

Processes involving the reception and interpretation of sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Memory Consolidation

A process by which short-term memories become stabilized and transformed into long-term memories, often occurring during sleep.