Calvin had a dream about his dog Snoopy in which he constantly looked for him but couldn't find him. In reality, Calvin's dog had died after being hit by a car. According to Sigmund Freud, his dream in which he was searching for his dog is an example of ________________.
A) an unconscious desire or conflict that centers around his dog
B) random firing of the neurons in his cerebral cortex
C) an overabundance of melatonin being produced in his hypothalamus
D) an absence of enough sleep in the previous nights

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According to Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, dreams are reflections of our unconscious desires and conflicts. The fact that Calvin's dream centered around his deceased dog suggests that he may have unresolved feelings or emotions related to the loss of his pet. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Calvin Had a Dream About His Dog Snoopy in Which