Question

Are dreams psychoanalytical, physical, metaphysical, or psychological? How do most people view dreams and nightmares?

Answer 1

I do not know any source that has researched how "most people" view dreams and nightmares.

Although it would be my bias, I would initially pick psychological, which can include psychodynamic/psychoanalytic views.

Physiologists and some physicians would hold a physical view, talking about interactions among neurons. Some people theorize that dreams or nightmares are influenced by what they ate the evening before.

I don't think very many people have a metaphysical view, seeing dreams as communication with spirits or dieties.

Most likely, the most common view of dreams and nightmares would be an <I>interaction</I> between several of these views, with varying importance being given to one or more aspects depending on one's culture and/or personal viewpoint.

Although this does not offer a clear choice, I hope it helps a little more. Thanks for asking.

Answer 2

My paper says that there could be an interaction between some of the views. Thanks that helps alot.

Answer 3

I have another question that I am having trouble answering: Why are some dreams recurring?

Answer 4

Dreams probably reoccur because the conditions that lead to these dreams continue. Depending on your view, these could involve neurological states, previous diet, continued desires or fears and/or other factors.

I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.