Early theories about dreaming
Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung put forth some of the most well-known theories of dreaming.
- Freud's theory was that dreaming allows us to sort through unresolved and repressed wishes.
- Carl Jung also believed dreams had psychological importance but differed about their meaning.
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