The Psychology of your 20s 88. The psychology of dreams
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May 9, 2023 Dive into the fascinating psychology of dreams and daydreams! Discover why we dream and what those bizarre dreams really mean. Explore how dreams relate to memory and emotion, and the science behind REM sleep. Delve into the escapism of daydreaming, its creative benefits, and the fine line between healthy and maladaptive daydreaming. Plus, learn about the unique experiences of blind individuals in their dreams. This journey into the dream world is full of insights that can spark personal reflection!
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Dreams as Hallucinations
- Dreams are involuntary hallucinations during REM sleep, where brain activity resembles waking hours.
- They exist on a spectrum from pleasant to nightmarish, involving rapid eye movement and brain activity.
Studying Dreams
- Dream research relies on subjective reports due to the inability to directly observe dreams.
- Recent advances like EEG and MRI allow for deeper exploration of brain activity during dreams.
Frontal Lobe Inactivity
- During dreams, all brain areas are active except the frontal lobe, responsible for logic and judgment.
- This inactivity explains the implausible and illogical nature of dreams.