whose repression lies at the core of the neurotic process. ( Palombo M.D, 1986 ) But dreams do not consist solely of illusions, If for instance, one is afraid of robbers in a dream, the robbers, it is true, are imaginary- but fear is real. ( Freud, pg. 74 ) Affects in dreams cannot be judged in the same way as the remainder of their content, and we are faced by the problem of what part of the psychical processes occurring in dreams is to be regarded as real. That is to say, as a claim to be classed among the psychical processes of waking life. (Freud, pg. 74 ) The theory of the hidden meaning of dreams might have come to a conclusion merely by following linguistic usage. It is true that common language sometimes speaks of dreams with contempt. But, on the whole, ordinary usage treats dreams above all as the " blessed fulfillers of wishes ". If ever we find our expectations surpassed by the event, we exclaim, " I should never have imagined such a thing even in my wildest dreams "! ( Freud pg. 132-133 ) Psychologists tend to take one of three main views on dream analysis. The psychoanalytic view is one of the oldest and most scientifically controversial explanations to why we dream. It was mainly developed by Freud and suggests that dreams are disguised symbols of repressed desires. To some extent, I believe Freud's theory about some dreams being repressed desires, but I don't believe in the hidden meanings. The biological view suggests that certain cells in the brain are activated during REM sleep. I personally don't agree with that what so ever. The third view is the cognitive view, which suggests that dreams are used to process information. They help us sort our everyday experiences and thoughts. For example if you have a big test the next day, that night you might dream about going to school and being unable to find the classroom. I personally agree with this theory because it just makes the m...
