Dreams often involve sudden emotional reactions and surprising changes in scene.This best serves to support the theory that dreams

A) strengthen our memories of the preceding day's events.
B) reflect our level of cognitive development.
C) prepare us for the stress and challenges of the following day.
D) are triggered by random bursts of neural activity.

Neural Activity

The electrical and chemical processes that occur within neurons, facilitating the transmission of signals in the nervous system.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Stressful Life

A condition characterized by high levels of stress, often due to a combination of personal, professional, and social pressures.