Dreams and Latent Content

The scariest dream I've had was about me and my friend running away from these weird made up monsters. Everything in the dream was extremely white and plain and nothing had faces, we were mostly just running up and down long white hallways. The reason it was so scary is because I dream in black and white, but in this particular dream, blood came rushing down the white hallways and it was bright red.

• The faceless people and monsters could represent me not knowing my identity yet and still searching for it or that I am unsure of how to read people and their emotions
• Running away from the mosters could represent my attempt to elude a certain situation and refuse to admit accountability for something I've done. Running from an attacker or any danger also implies that I am reluctant to hardships and obstacles.
• Seeing red indicates raw power, intense passion, agression, authority and bravery. The blood is a symbol of energy, excitement and frustration.

One of my most recent dreams was about me running far away deep into the middle of the woods away from everything and everyone.

• Running away could again mean that I am trying to elude a certain situation.
• Dreaming of the woods indicates that I may be feeling emotionless or "dead inside."
• My solitude in the woods could mean that I feel abandoned and that no one truly appreciates me.

Another dream I've had is about me and my friend living together alone  in the woods and going hiking and canoeing and watching movies with hot chocolate and cuddled up in warm blankets while it snows. (The dream contradicted itself because we went hiking and canoeing while it was warm, but in the same day it was snowing and cold).

• Hiking signifies the progress I have made in my life, and the canoe is a symbol of freedom and liberty.
• Dreaming about my friend could suggest certain parts of your character that you have set aside are now ready and willing to bring them back into your persona.
• To dream that I am watching the snow fall symbolizes a new beginning and a change in my outlook. It means that I feel calm and serene.

Little Albert

Little Albert

Did the results of Watson and Rayner's experiment support their hypothesis?


        1. Yes because the previously neutral objects were paired with upsetting stimulus's producing a fearful response.


How did Albert's response become generalized?

        2. He was conditioned to fear a white rabbit so he also feared other furry white objects.


How were the principles of classical conditioning used to reduce Peter's fear of rabbits?

        3. To eliminate Peter's fear by pairing the feared object (rat) with pleasant things (like eating ice cream, or recieving special attention).