Can dreams foretell events? thanks.
2006-09-15 09:11:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
They sure can. I can, and got that from my Mom in legacy.
2006-09-15 09:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Harry thePotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most research on dreams shows that dreams are important for processing information and categorizing memories. Most dreams will involve worries and events related to the previous day. So, it isn't uncommon for dreams to involve alternative outcomes or hoped for outcomes.
As to dreams seeing into the future. The best and most likely explanation is that we notice those few times when they appear to predict the future, but ignore all the times when they don't. So, if you have 100 dreams, and 2 of them seem to predict the future, you will see that connection, but ignore the other 98 cases when the 'prediction' was wrong. This is how horoscopes work (you can give 10 people the exact same horoscope and they will all think it applies to them because we all LOOK for the similarities).
Sorry, there is no real evidence of psychic phenomena. If you think you are psychic, there is a million dollar reward waiting (if you can prove it).
2006-09-15 16:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think dreams are often a compilation of subconcious thoughts within the mind.
You subconciously absorb a lot of information throughout the day that you don't know you're actually taking in.
I think dreams may be able to give you insight onto things in a very natural, normal way in that your dreams can tell you things about you and the world around you that you were not conciously aware of.
2006-09-15 16:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people consider those "premonitions" and not dreams. Dreams are the result of the super-ego rearranging the thoughts in your head into a pallatable form. Premonitions are the result of the sub conscience expanding due to total relaxation. In 10% of the human population, premonitions come true, but are casted off because no-one believes in "psychic vision".
2006-09-15 16:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by Roy W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have before I had a dream that my bf (now ex for 5 yrs:) ) was hanging out at a stripclub . the next day all day i was pissed i know what he was up to .. well after work he called and said he didnt to talk i said I know you have been at that stripclub! he was shocked turns out the dork was trying to get a job there lol that is funny because he is one of them guys that never have had a job fyi he was 32 then lol
2006-09-15 16:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by iamblessed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so - love it when hubby dreams we are getting some money - has to dream it 3 times then it happens
2006-09-15 16:16:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Certainly, but mainly, dreams tell you your inner most thoughts about certain things, it can mean your body is telling you something, desires...you have to pee...That stuff, but yes, they can most definately tell the future.
2006-09-15 17:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sirius Black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have had lots of dream that turned out to actually happen later
2006-09-15 16:38:31 · answer #8 · answered by cenasqueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel I have dreamed stuff and in time it does happen. but as for magical stuff, i think its fun to believe but not really true.
2006-09-15 16:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by Lady C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,because have been there any time l dream it comes to pass. so dreams can.
2006-09-15 16:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋