Asked by Carly Eischen on Jul 12, 2024
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Why are certain images more likely to be experienced than others during dreams, according to the activation-synthesis hypothesis?
A) PGO activity in conjunction with priming by other neural activity produces predictable dreams.
B) The occipital cortex only processes certain images.
C) The memory centers can only process certain images during sleep.
D) We only remember certain experiences, but all are activated.
PGO Activity
Stands for Ponto-Geniculo-Occipital waves, which are associated with REM sleep and are thought to play a role in dreaming and learning.
Activation-Synthesis
A theory suggesting that dreams are the result of the brain's attempt to make sense of neural activity during sleep.
Occipital Cortex
The visual processing center of the mammalian brain containing most of the anatomical region of the visual cortex.
- Absorb the key theories and mechanisms involved in dreaming, including an emphasis on the activation-synthesis hypothesis.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb the key theories and mechanisms involved in dreaming, including an emphasis on the activation-synthesis hypothesis.
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