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Dreams and the act of dreaming have been subjects dismissed and discussed by great philosophers and psychologists for centuries. This paper explores developments in neuroscience as they relate to dreams, and how these developments help people in general understand better the role of dreams. The role of dreams and sleep are explored as they relate to mental health and affect regulation. Developments in neuroscience also help us understand the value of dream interpretation.
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Shaw, B. Developments in the Neuroscience of Dreams. Act Nerv Super 58, 45–50 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03379951
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