In recent adaptations of the activation-synthesis theory, Hobson suggests that dreaming may represent a state of protoconsciousness. This means dreaming involves constructing a virtual reality in our heads that we might use to help us during wakefulness.

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Activation-synthesis theory of dreaming is Alan Hobson's account in which dreams arise as the brain tries to synthesize neural activation occurring during REM sleep. Early forms of the theory contrasted with meaning-centered views of dreams by treating dreams as the brain's effort to make sense of REM-related activity rather than as representations of psychological angst.

Activation-Synthesis Theory of Dreaming

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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In Hobson's updated view, dreaming may be a state of protoconsciousness: the mind constructs an internal virtual reality that may help a person during wakefulness.

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