The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming states that
A) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes, thoughts, and conflicts.
B) there is no purpose to dreaming, dreams occur because of random brainstem signals.
C) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems.
D) dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections.

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The activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming suggests that dreams occur because of random signals from the brainstem, and that the brain then tries to make sense of these signals by creating a story or narrative in the dream. Therefore, there is no inherent purpose or meaning to the content of the dream itself.

The Activation-Synthesis Hypothesis of Dreaming States That