Why do we dream?

1. File away memories

a. Information Processing

2. Neural development
3. Make sense of the clutter
4. Need for REM sleep
a. REM Rebound
b. Lack of REM sleep can cause confusion, irritability, lack of concentration and hallucinations.
i. Peter Tripp

What do we dream?
1. Daydreams vs. Night Dreams
2. Unpack the day's events
3. Interpret our environment
Interesting stuff: Stanley Krippner Dream Study
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Americans reported dreaming about food and animals more than emotions or sex

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Men more likely to dream about aggression and tools; women more likely to dream about children,
clothes, food, and friends.