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Melissa is a graduate student in a theological studies program.The fact that her dreams often involve abstract theological issues and biblical metaphors is best explained by

A) wish-fulfillment theory.
B) cognitive development theory.
C) neural activation theory.
D) memory consolidation theory.

Cognitive Development Theory

A theory, primarily proposed by Jean Piaget, that describes how children's thought processes change as they mature.

Neural Activation Theory

A theory that proposes dreams are a product of brain activation during REM sleep.

Wish-Fulfillment Theory

A psychoanalytic theory suggesting that dreams represent the unconscious desires and wishes of the dreamer.

  • Analyze theories explaining the purposes and mechanisms of dreaming.
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Shrinivas KulkarniDec 06, 2024
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