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The nature and functions of dreaming

Book • 2010
This chapter discusses dreaming as a form of mental functioning that makes broad connections guided by emotion, serving an adaptive function by integrating new experiences into existing memory.

It highlights the hyperconnective nature of dreaming and its role in emotional processing.

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Recommended by Jenny Odell to gain an appreciation for the functions of dreaming.
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