The Stress Acceleration Hypothesis of Nightmares.
Front Neurol June 1, 2017 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00201 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Dreaming |
| Key points | Proposes that nightmares accelerate emotional threat processing during sleep as an adaptive response to stress. |
Abstract
The Stress Acceleration Hypothesis of Nightmares.