The Scientific Study of Dreams: Neural Networks, Cognitive Development, and Content Analysis

DC: American Psychological Association, Washington, 2003. 1st ed. ix, 209 pages: illustrations; 27 cm Fine in fine(-) jacket; as new. Very faint wear to jacket. . Hardcover. ISBN: 9781557989352, 1557989354

The Scientific Study of Dreams: Neural Networks, Cognitive Development and Content Analysis presents a new neurocognitive model of dreams that draws from empirical research to explain the process of dreaming and the nature of dream content. Until now, dream studies have been limited in their usefulness, but recent advances in neuroscience, dream content analysis cognitive linguistics, statistics, and computer software have made it possible to revitalize this area of research with the use of scientific methodsContents: Introduction: the neurocognitive approach to dreams. Toward a neurocognitive model of dreams. Methodological issues in the study of dream content. The Hall-Van de Castle System. A new resource for content analysis. New ways to study meaning in dreams. A critique of traditional dream theories.