The scientific study of dreams : neural networks, cognitive development, and content analysis / G. William Domhoff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Domhoff, G. William, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dreams.

Dreams--Physiological aspects.

Dream interpretation.

Medical Subjects:

Dreams.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2003]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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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)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-196) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2002. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2002 dcunns.

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