C1 WF Dreaming

 


Dreaming (scroll down for the answers)

Why people dream has fascinated scientists, psychologists, and philosophers for centuries. Despite extensive research, dreams remain one of the most ________________(MYSTERY) aspects of human experience.

Some experts argue that dreaming helps the brain process emotions and memories. During sleep, especially in the REM stage, the mind might be sorting through experiences, discarding _______________(RELEVANCE) information, and ________________(STRONG) important memories. This could explain why dreams often combine fragments of real events in strange, sometimes _________________(LOGIC) ways.

Another theory suggests that dreams prepare us for real-life challenges. By simulating __________________(THREAT) or confusing situations in a safe environment, the brain may be practising problem-solving or emotional coping strategies. This would mean that dreams have an _________________(EVOLUTION) purpose, increasing our chances of survival.

On the other hand, some _______________(RESEARCH) believe dreams are simply a by-product of brain activity during sleep, with no special meaning at all. According to this view, dreams are like mental noise produced when neurons fire randomly.

Whatever the _______________(EXPLAIN), dreams clearly reflect aspects of our inner world, from daily worries to _______________(HIDE) desires. Understanding them better might not only reveal how our minds work but also help improve mental health and emotional well-being.

 

 

 

 

 

                              'Dreaming my dreams', The Cranberries

 

 

 

 

 

Dreaming

Why people dream has fascinated scientists, psychologists, and philosophers for centuries. Despite extensive research, dreams remain one of the most _MYSTERIOUS_____(MYSTERY) aspects of human experience.

Some experts argue that dreaming helps the brain process emotions and memories. During sleep, especially in the REM stage, the mind might be sorting through experiences, discarding _IRRELEVANT____(RELEVANCE) information, and _STRENGTHENING____(STRONG) important memories. This could explain why dreams often combine fragments of real events in strange, sometimes __ILLOGICAL____(LOGIC) ways.

Another theory suggests that dreams prepare us for real-life challenges. By simulating __THREATENING____(THREAT) or confusing situations in a safe environment, the brain may be practising problem-solving or emotional coping strategies. This would mean that dreams have an __EVOLUTIONARY___(EVOLUTION) purpose, increasing our chances of survival.

On the other hand, some _RESEARCHERS___(RESEARCH) believe dreams are simply a by-product of brain activity during sleep, with no special meaning at all. According to this view, dreams are like mental noise produced when neurons fire randomly.

Whatever the __EXPLANATION__(EXPLAIN), dreams clearly reflect aspects of our inner world, from daily worries to __HIDDEN___(HIDE) desires. Understanding them better might not only reveal how our minds work but also help improve mental health and emotional well-being

 

 

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