psychology
Why Do We Dream?
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- Scientists still do not fully understand why we dream
- One theory: dreams help consolidate memories from the day
- Another theory: dreams simulate threats so the brain can practice responses
- REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is when most vivid dreaming occurs
- The average person has 3 to 5 dreams per night
- Most dreams are forgotten within 5 minutes of waking up
- Some researchers believe dreams help process emotions
- Lucid dreaming occurs when a person becomes aware they are dreaming
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