2006-07-03 14:32:15 · 12 answers · asked by raghunc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
"Good question... Many different theories, nothing for sure.
According to the Freudian school, dreams are the result of
subconscious thoughts and desires. The other extreme attributes dreams
to random "noise" in the neurons without special meaning.
My own understanding is that dreams are made out of many small parts
of memory and imagination that get combined to form dream imagery.
This is a process that runs both consciously (cf. section 6) and
subconsciously. I don't know and leave to speculation the reason why
this is so."
2006-07-03 14:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jakefeatherston2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Combine:
Unfulfilled Wants, Desires, Dreams & Aspirations.
On the Negative Side: Fears, Phobias, Unmet Desires.
Add Personal Experiences to the Mix.....
You'll see why there are No Certain Answers!
2006-07-03 21:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by AlbertaGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though no one truly knows the cause of dreams, it is generally accepted that dreams are just the product a person's brain trying to make sense of random neuron firings.
2006-07-03 21:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of what you dream about at night is due to the experiences you have during the day.
2006-07-03 21:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by joker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cause of dreams is a Figament of your Imagination
2006-07-03 21:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by IamatrainWRECK! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagination. I think you will find that people with no imagination what so ever do not have dreams.
2006-07-03 21:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemicals in the brain such as acetylcholine turn on REM sleep. surges in dopamine make the dream more vivid
there is so much more to it than that though....
2006-07-03 23:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by sassyfrassylassy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is entirely sure of that.
The theory that I have heard that I put the most stock in is that they are a byproduct of memory processing and storage, but it seems to me to be inadequate...
2006-07-03 21:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by gandalf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing thought before you fall asleep.
2006-07-03 21:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes Jesus gives them to you, and sometimes your mind replays the day
2006-07-03 21:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋