The Science of Dreaming

Who discovered the structure of Benzene through a dream?

• Albert Einstein

• August Kekulé

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

What ratio of hydrogen to carbon atoms does Benzene have?

• 6:8

• 8:6

• 4:6

• 6:6

Which ancient civilization was known for its dream interpretation books?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Mayans

• Greeks

Who proposed that dreams could reveal unconscious desires?

• Plato

• Zhu Xi

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

How did ancient Egyptians use dreams?

• To predict the weather

• To choose their leaders

• To interpret meanings and omens

• For spiritual communication

Who expanded on Freud's dream theories by introducing archetypal symbols?

• Nikola Tesla

• Albert Einstein

• Carl Jung

• Charles Darwin

What theory suggests dreams are a form of memory replay?

• Activation-Synthesis Theory

• Threat-Simulation Theory

• Social Simulation Theory

• Memory Replay Theory

Which activity caused participants to dream about it in a study?

• Playing Alpine Racer II

• Reading

• Watching a movie

• Listening to music

What is the Activation-Synthesis Theory of dreaming?

• Dreams are a way to synthesize new ideas

• Dreams are random noise made into a story by the brain

• Dreams activate problem-solving skills

• Dreams synthesize memories for long-term storage

What is the main idea behind the Threat-Simulation Theory?

• Dreams help us practice for exams

• Dreams allow us to experience joy

• Dreams let us practice surviving threats

• Dreams are purely for entertainment