Last night I had the strangest dream: Varieties of rational thought processes in dream reports.
Conscious Cogn December 8, 2006 DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2006.09.009 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDream reports can contain rational thought processes, including logical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making, challenging the view that dreams are purely irrational. The analysis of dream narratives reveals that such cognitive processes occur across different types of dreams, suggesting that rational thinking is not exclusive to waking consciousness.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Dream reports contain rational thought processes such as logical reasoning and problem-solving. |
Abstract
Last night I had the strangest dream: Varieties of rational thought processes in dream reports.