An Introduction to the Psychology of Dreaming

Introducing students at all levels to the key concepts of modern dream psychology, this concise book provides an overview of major theories regarding the formation, function, and interpretation of dreams.

• Explains the historical development of dream psychology across a century of thought and research, from Freudian psychoanalysis to modern neuroscience

• Provides a clear template for analyzing each theory of dream psychology in terms of how it answers the three basic questions of formation, function, and interpretation

• Encourages readers to look carefully at their own dreams as a legitimate source of insight into the dreaming process

• Represents an ideal resource for undergraduate students in introductory psychology classes who need a solid understanding of the psychology of dreaming