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Dream structure and intellect

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    The theory of dream structure is discussed.

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    There is noted a striking resemblance between the dreams of young children and feebleminded adults.

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    Also, there is noted a dissimilarity between the dreams of adults of normal intelligence and those of subnormal intelligence, the former usually being more complex.

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    From these considerations is suggested the use of dream analysis in diagnosing mental deficiency as well as differentiating actual from apparent mental enfeeblement (as in schizophrenia).

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  1. Kings Park State Hospital, Kings Park, N. Y.

    H. S. Barahal M. D. (Assistant Physician)

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Barahal, H.S. Dream structure and intellect. Psych Quar 10, 660–666 (1936). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01563147

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