Methodological issues affecting the collection of dreams
D. Waterman, M. Elton, J. Leon Kenemans
Journal of Sleep Research March 1, 1993 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2869.1993.tb00053.x (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Experimental study with a review of prior literature Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 34 |
| Key findings | Argues that visual imagery makes an independent contribution to REM dream reports even after correcting for total word count, and interprets this as evidence for differential cognitive mechanisms underlying dream formation during sleep. The finding is framed within a broader review of home versus laboratory dream-recording methods. |
Abstract
This article focuses attention on the perennial issue of home versus laboratory recording situations for the garnering of dream reports. Studies into the experimental control over procedures for both waking and interviewing are reviewed. Against this background, an experiment into the relationship between REM/NREM sleep and visual imagery is reported. We found that, having corrected for total word count, visual imagery still made an independent contribution to REM reports. This finding is evaluated in the light of differential cognitive mechanisms underlying dream formation during sleep.
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