Researching Dreams: The Fundamentals - Paperback

by Michael Schredl (Author)

What can be gleaned from the study of our dreams? With research methods in mind--including the shortcomings and strengths of various strategies--the book presents a comprehensive introduction to the research obtained so far. Topics include the factors of dream recall; the continuity hypothesis of dreaming; the relationship between physiology and dream content; etiology and therapy of nightmares; and lucid dreaming. The book not only presents a comprehensive introduction to the research obtained so far but also provide the tools to carry our scientific dream studies--including the shortcomings and strengths of various approaches.

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What can be gleaned from the study of our dreams? The book not only presents a comprehensive introduction to the research obtained so far but also provides the tools to carry our scientific dream studies--including the shortcomings and strengths of various approaches. Topics include the factors of dream recall; the continuity hypothesis of dreaming; the relationship between physiology and dream content; etiology and therapy of nightmares; and lucid dreaming.

Author Biography

Michael Schredl, Ph.D., is Researcher at the Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany. He is editor of the journal International Journal of Dream Research.