Question

Which approach to explaining dreams is best supported by the fact that students who are worried about getting a good grade in a class often have recurring dreams of running out of time on exams, oversleeping and missing class, or suddenly realizing that a paper deadline was just missed?

Answer 1

Answer:

This is known as the problem-focused approach.

Explanation:

The Problem-Focused Approach suggests that an individual dreams about current concerns he/she has. If the individua has a particular worry in his/her life, it will most likely manifest in his/her dreams, often presenting as obstacles to the main goal.

As the example states, if a student is concerned about getting a good grade, it is likely he/she will dream about running out of time on the exam, oversleeping and missing it of missing a deadline. Since he/she is so preoccupied about this issue, it will manifest this way in his/her dreams.