Multiple choice

Someone who is hungry may show

  1. an increase in dreams about food and eating

  2. a decrease in dreams about food and eating

  3. no particular increase in dreams about food and eating

  4. no increase in food symbols in their dreams
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Research shows that physiological needs like hunger influence dream content. When hungry, people dream more about food and eating - this demonstrates the motivational state's influence on cognition during sleep. This aligns with drive-reduction theory and the continuity hypothesis of dreaming. The other options contradict research findings.

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