1. Theories of Dreaming
Unit 2

2. Activation – Synthesis Theory of Dreaming (1977)
The activation-synthesis model is a theory of dreaming
developed by researchers Hobson and McCarley.
suggests that dreams are caused by the physiological processes of the brain
That the brain sends random messages that then create a story
states that brain activation during REM sleep results in production of dreams

3. Stages of Sleep
In pairs, complete the stages of sleep cut n stick activity
Do not use text books!
When complete, check with me!
Then complete the stages of sleep worksheet – use the gap on the sheet to write the 5 stages of sleep in your own words – words that will help you remember the different stages

4. Concepts in the AST of dreaming
Using your text books….
Page 65 ~ complete the table key terminology on your 3rd page of the worksheet I gave you last lesson (you may have saved this onto your computer… If you have, make notes of the terms and definitions
Concepts in the AST of dreaming
REM sleep
Sensory blockade
Etc

5. Exam Question….
Neurons are the cells that make up our nervous system and communicate with one another to send messages around the brain and body.
How do neurons communicate with one another?
You can use a diagram to help you explain your answer.
Spend 10mins developing some answer to this question….
We will go through as a class

6. Lets look at the Marking scheme!!
What is missing from your answer?
What do you need to focus on in the future? i.e. what didn’t you do?
Examiners report – what do they tell us?