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151 papers in the library · 2,700 citations · publishing 1978-2026

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The single-mindedness and isolation of dreams.

Sleep September 1978 A Rechtschaffen

Dreams are descirbed as "single-minded," meaning that they tend to be unaccompanied by other, simultaneous streams of thought and imagery. Four manifestations of single-mindedness are discussed: (1) the absence of a reflective awareness that one is dreaming while the dream is in progress; (2) the absence of alternative images and thoughts while attending to the primary dream content; (3) the...