As to the “how” of dreaming, the primary cognitive process that pro-duces dreaming is “simulation.” Simulation is a type of thinking that places a person in imagined hypothetical …

Lucid dreaming is characterized by a mixture of brain wave (EEG) features of REM sleep and waking and many of the physiological characteristics of REM sleep (eye movements, …

While the how and why of dreaming may be explored using physiological and biological methods, dreaming is also a subjective experience involving a form of mentation that can offer …

Mar 31, 2014 · In both dreams and daydreams, memories of the past form the basis of novel imaginary scenarios. Neural networks that support remembering the past, imagining the future, …

In this chapter we first describe the rhythmic occurrence of sleep, the major stages of sleep, and the neural mechanisms underlying these stages. In the next chapter we shall consider the …

Dreaming is a universal human experience that offers a unique view of consciousness and cognition.

Abstract: Several theories claim that dreaming is a random by-product of REM sleep physiology and that it does not serve any natural function. Phenomenal dream content, however, is not as …