Why Do We Dream?

💡 The Answer

• 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