AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

DREAMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are some possible “cures” for a nightmare in which someone is chasing you?
A
Closing your dream eyes and transporting yourself somewhere safe.
B
Turning and facing your dream enemy.
C
Imagining you are nullifying or erasing the enemy.
D
All of these are good strategies for “curing” a nightmare.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nightmares can be triggered by many factors, including: Stress or anxiety. Sometimes the ordinary stresses of daily life, such as a problem at home or school, trigger nightmares. A major change, such as a move or the death of a loved one, can have the same effect.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indeed, studies suggest that nightmares are often linked to unmet psychological needs and/or frustration with life experiences. Yet those links aren’t always easy to make-except in cases of trauma (discussed below), our nightmares tend to reflect our troubles through metaphor rather than literal representation.

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