A criticism of activation-synthesis theory is that:
A)neural activity begins in the brain.
B)damage to the brain stem reduces dreaming to a great extent.
C)life experiences stimulate and shape dreaming more than the theory acknowledges.
D)dreams are caused by fluctuating levels of neurotransmitters.

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Activation-synthesis theory oversimplifies the complexity of dreaming by reducing it to random neural activity, ignoring the influence of emotions, memories, and personal experiences on dream content. Several research studies have shown that life experiences, such as stress and trauma, can influence the content and frequency of dreams, and not just the biology of the brain.

A Criticism of Activation-Synthesis Theory Is That