The activation-synthesis hypothesis explains dreaming as __________.
A) the surfacing of repressed sexual urges
B) biological attempts to make recent memories more permanent
C) the cortex making sense of signals from the brain stem
D) the use of elaborate symbolism to disguise "unthinkable" topics

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The activation-synthesis hypothesis explains that dreaming is the cortex's attempt to make sense of the random and non-meaningful signals sent by the brain stem during periods of Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep.

The Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis Explains Dreaming as __________