The threat simulation in nightmares-Frequency and characteristics of dream threats in frequent nightmare dreamers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3900475 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jonas Mathes (0000-0003-3798-4261), Naomi Weiger, Annika Gieselmann (0000-0002-7797-6437), Reinhard Pietrowsky |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 310-322 |
| Publication date | 2019-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Dreaming (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1053-0797 • E-ISSN: 1573-3351 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1037/drm0000115 |
| OpenAlex | W2996051364 |
| Language | EN |
According to the threat simulation theory, the function of dreams is to rehearse threatening situations, which served an evolutionary advantage for our ancestors. Furthermore, the exposure to waking life threats is thus supposed to lead to an increased occurrence or quality of dream threats. Aims of
Dream · Nightmare · Psychiatry · Psychoanalysis · Psychotherapist · Psychology · Sleep and Wakefulness Research
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |