| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 209 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-196) and index. |
| Summary |
This book presents a new neurocognitive model of dreams that draws from empirical research to explain the process of dreaming and the nature of dream content. Until now, dream studies have been limited in their usefulness, but recent advances in neuroscience, dream content analysis, cognitive linguistics, statistics, and computer software have made it possible to revitalize this area of research with the use of scientific methods. G. W. Domhoff's model helps explain the neural and cognitive bases for dreaming. He discusses how dreams express conceptions and concerns and how they are consistent over years and decades. He also shows that there may be limits to understanding the meaning of dreams, as there are many aspects of dream content that cannot be related to waking cognition or personal concerns. In addition, the book includes a detailed explanation of the methods needed to test the new model as well as a case study of a comprehensive dream journal. A new system of content analysis that can be used for highly sophisticated studies is discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Contents |
Introduction: the neurocognitive approach to dreams -- Toward a neurocognitive model of dreams -- Methodological issues in the study of dream content -- The Hall-Van de Castle System -- A new resource for content analysis -- New ways to study meaning in dreams -- A critique of traditional dream theories. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Form |
Also issued in print. |
| Issued By |
Made available through: American Psychological Association's PsyBooks Collection. |
| Note |
GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Dreams.
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Dreams -- Physiological aspects.
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Dream interpretation.
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Dreams -- physiology.
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Dreams -- psychology.
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Cognition.
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Nerve Net.
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Psychoanalytic Interpretation.
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Sleep -- physiology.
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| Added Author |
American Psychological Association.
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| Other Form: |
Scientific study of dreams (print) (DLC) 2002026114 |
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